Senior Buyer

EBC Inc.•Toronto, ON

About The Position

EBC is a leader in major infrastructure projects, including bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, and marine installations. The company is known for its ability to meet deadlines and budgets, and its expertise in the field has allowed it to participate in large-scale projects such as the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM), and the Site C hydro-electric power station. EBC's team of engineers, project managers, and specialists also contribute to the construction of wind farms and hydroelectric projects. The company is recognized as a leader in its sector, with a reputation for specialized services across Canada.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, ideally within construction or industrial sectors
Undergraduate or College Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting or Construction related (Architecture / Engineering)
Proficient in MS Tools (Excel, Outlook)
Knowledge of ERP systems
Great communication skills, organized individual
Collaborative
Ability to obtain security clearance
Ability to manage 1-2 resources, depending on the project size

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (EN / FR) is an asset

Responsibilities

Act as the exclusive purchasing manager for all projects under his/her responsibility, in collaboration with the department manager.
Analyze recurring purchasing requirements for current projects.
Place purchase orders for projects under his/her responsibility.
Request information from suppliers with whom the Division has an agreement at all times.
Modify purchase orders when they do not match invoicing, or contact the supplier to rectify the situation.
Redirect project teams when a purchase requisition is subject to a subcontract.
Ensure the rotation of order-receiving activities for projects under its responsibility and the rapid follow-up of supplier invoices with the procurement technicians.
Follow-up on the delivery of orders to the worksite (when items are out of stock, for example).
Follow up accounting receipts of orders with accounting technicians.
Ensure that suppliers critical to the continuity of site operations are paid promptly (follow-up with accounting, shorter payment deadlines).
Accompany the project teams under his/her responsibility to draw up recommendations to prevent or control cost overruns.
When an order's budget envelope is increased, verify the phase/sub-phase and advise those responsible for cost control.
Extract a monthly report of commitments to the general conditions of the projects under his/her responsibility and carry out the analysis of balances committed unnecessarily (cancel obsolete residual balances and follow up with the accounting technicians for balances to be closed but already partially received).
Provide feedback to the Estimating department in order to better plan general conditions budgets in the future.
Support the Site Operations Manager and Project Management in the sound management and monitoring of their internal and external site resources through periodic reports and follow-ups.
Coordinate and track equipment rented internally (computers, vehicles, containers, trailers, etc.).
Maintain an up-to-date list of equipment owned by the Division (offices, trailers, tools, etc.) in collaboration with the Site Operations Manager.

Benefits

4 weeks annual vacation
A complete group insurance program available upon hiring (health & dental paid by the employer)
Instant access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine) 24 hours a day
A group RRSP program with employer contribution to a DPSP
Employee assistance program
Ongoing training
An active social club
A friendly, stimulating work environment
Major projects
Recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies