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The future you want is within reach.
At PCL we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. Were a community of builders committed to building better communities. Thats why were always looking ahead and not just to the next project or whats next in our industry.
Were also looking at whats next for you and how we can help you build a career youre proud of. At PCL your ambition will be rewarded in more ways than one. In our culture of ownership accomplishments are shared and celebrated by everyone!
Heres how aBuyerfor ourEdmonton Buildingsoffice contributes to our team:
Responsibilities
- Purchases materials assets and services in accordance with policies and procedures using costeffective and ethical approaches and meeting required criteria.
- Identifies and selects vendors to purchase requisitioned consumables while meeting criteria such as specification price quantity quality safety and delivery date.
- Develops general commodity knowledge (including general understanding of equipment and smalltool repair costs and processes) by working with procurement experts using supplier resources and acquisition assignments.
- Creates and issues appropriate purchase documents (e.g. major Purchase Orders (PO) equipment rental/lease agreements/service agreements) and applying the relevant purchasing and supply agreements to daily purchases.
- Proactively expedites and follows up on all aspects of the entire purchasing process with suppliers to schedule deliveries and resolve material discrepancies outstanding or overdue deliveries warranty claims and return of material.
- Ensures that all purchases are conducted ethically and legally in accordance with district/company policies.
- Develops and maintains constructive coordinated and customer focused working relationships with suppliers internal and external customers and projects
- Identifies evaluates and advances potential risks that could affect project results.
- Participates in initiatives to reduce nonvalue add activities and streamline processes while maintaining or improving effectiveness.
Qualifications
- Postsecondary diploma/degree in a related field an asset (e.g. business supply chain management logistics warehouse distribution).
- 3 years of experience in supply chain / procurement preferred.
- Basic construction knowledge including awareness of procedures project life cycles and construction resources and equipment.
- Awareness of commonly used construction materials permanent/nonpermanent materials services tools and equipment.
- Experience with LEAN considered an asset.
- Adaptability and ability to work effectively in a fastpaced and constantly evolving business environment.
- Basic understanding of applicable procurement laws and regulations procurement best practices and supply chain processes.
- Clear understanding of Best Value.
- Effective negotiation interpersonal communication skills and critical thinking skills in problem solving.
- Strong digital literacy; experience using Microsoft Office software.
PCL is an innovative employeeowned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations careers education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.
The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employmentrelated decisions without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity age disability or veteran status.
Should you require an accommodation during the application process please contact us the position and location you are interested in.
Safety is a core value that guides everything we do. As such all PCL salary and student employees based in Canada are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID19.Employees may request an exemption due to medical condition(s) and other applicable human rights grounds. Learn more about PCLs COVID19 response to keeping our workplaces safe.
Together we can build success and a better future. Lets get started!
Target Start Date:07/07/2022
Employee Status:Regular FullTime
Company:PCL Construction Management Inc.
Primary Location:Edmonton Alberta (Buildings)
Job:Buyer
Requisition:1792
Employment Type
Full-Time
