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Senior Buyer - Construction will be part of our Procurement Group, located in Mississauga, ON. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this position will be typically responsible for large, complex packages and large construction orders

Role and General Responsibilities

• Work with Team Lead to refine the projects purchasing needs
• Typically responsible for large, complex packages and large fabrication orders
• Work closely with Project Managers and Responsible Engineers
• Clear understanding of procurement procedures/workflows and how they relate to Client-specific and/or project requirements
• Responsible for tasks varying in nature and urgency, such as:
• Negotiating
• Issuing PO’s or PReq’s
• Work directly with expeditors to correct delivery slippages. Communicate delays and schedule conflicts with Project Team
• Bid package preparation, issue and expediting
• Bid evaluation
• Administer and electronically distribute specified reports to Clients and/or engineering staff members
• Expected to work with all levels of the organization in a cohesive manner
• Project vendor list development.
• Manage deadlines and ensure appropriate communication is provided (to relevant parties) when schedule conflicts arise
• Mentor to junior buyers
• Collaborate with relevant ‘key working relationships; such as Client procurement representatives and vendors, to ensure all procurement activities regarding PO’s have been addressed and covered off
• Issue RFP’s
• Closeout PO’s once all contractual and procedural requirements have been met.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Degree, diploma or certificate in Supply Chain Management or other applicable area
• Proven ability to multi-task and efficiently respond to changing priorities
• 8 – 11 year’s industry experience
• Accepts coaching, knowledge and support from more experienced staff
• Familiarity with designing process, inventory, project management, and arithmetic abilities to perform accurate calculations
• Able to communicate, understand, express and apply basic technical, business or administrative concepts
• Highly proficient in MS Office including training with vendor and database software
• Previous experience in an EPCM environment in the domestic oil and gas industry is an asset
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills; ability to meet deadlines
• Outstanding problem-solving ability
• Proficient in the English language (Reading, writing and speaking)
• Proficient in MS word, excel spreadsheets, outlook, database and word processing software

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Construction background preferred.