Procurement Coordinator - Construction

EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its knowhow to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges roads highways tunnels marine installations. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allow us to actively participate in largescale projects such as the SamuelDeChamplain Bridge the R seau Express M tropolitain (REM) and the Site C hydroelectric power station located near Fort StJohn in British Columbia.

Our seasoned team of engineers project managers and other specialists also put their energy into the construction of wind farms and to the benefit of hydroelectric projects such as dams power stations tunnels and dikes. EBC is positioned as a true leader in this sector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputation in Canada.

• Develop detailed plans to optimize the delivery of equipment materials supplies and services in terms of quality cost and schedule;
  
• Prepare and issue request documents to qualified suppliers (request for quotes information proposals etc.);
  
• Negotiate and/or assist in negotiating the delivery payment and purchase terms tax exemptions price escalation and other factors impacting the total cost of items or services purchased logistics management including expediting deliveries to critical sites;
  
• Manage the lifecycle of purchase order activity in the system (such as SAP etc.);
  
• Participate in the evaluation of supplier performance;
  
• Understand and comply with all project policies particularly procurement and security policies;
  
• Maintain high data integrity when entering records into project database systems;
  
• Provide reports and analysis on procurement activities;
  
• Facilitate the implementation of companyspecific contracts for services and/or materials;
  
• Study market trends interview suppliers and recommend sources of supply;
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in engineering logistics or other relevant discipline;
  
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in purchasing in the construction sector or other heavy industrial environment;
  
• Experience in heavy infrastructure projects would be an asset;
  
• Ability to understand technical language and written content;
  
• Knowledge of purchasing principles techniques practices and ethics;
  
• Knowledge of fundamental principles of contract law negotiation of commercial agreements and practices of requesting bids proposals and quotes.
  
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook applications;
  
• Ability to use SAP Aconex and other specialized software;
  
• Knowledge of the SAP procurement module would be an asset;
  
• Bilingual (an asset) but proficiency in English language with excellent communication skills (written and verbal) is required.
  

Skills and Attitudes Required / Competencies

• Strong numeracy and math skills;
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask;
  
• Enjoys working in a team;
  
• Excellent communication skills;
  
• Interpersonal skills tact and diplomacy;
  
• Responsible and honest;
  
• Acts with discretion and able to maintain and manage confidential information;
  
• Thoroughness and rigor;
  
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work.
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary;
  
• 4 weeks of annual vacation;
  
• Flexible group insurance program upon entry;
  
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred ProfitSharing Plan (DPSP);
  
• 24hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
  
• Training and development programs;
  
• Employee assistance program;
  
• Active social club and health and wellness committee;
  
• Diverse innovative and stimulating environment;
  
• A company built on values of respect integrity and a job well done;
  
• Firm recognized as one of Canada s Best Managed Companies.