Project Buyer

This posting is for an existing full-time temporary backfill until September 2027

SUMMARY:

The person in this position is responsible for acquiring equipment and awarding service contracts for assigned construction/renovation projects within specified timeframes. As an equipment specialist they will work closely with project managers planning and design departments.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Participate in project transfer meetings with planners designers and project managers to identify equipment and service needs;

- Provide recommendations for equipment selection for projects considering current national agreements and the supplier incentive program;

- Interpret technical drawings and specifications;

-Prepare budgets for assigned projects per scope of work based on the fixture plans using an excel template form

- Determine equipment and service requirements based on the layout plan and other complementary documents;

- Ensure that prices and conditions for equipment and services covered by national agreements are respected;

- Prepare and send tender documents to suppliers for the relevant merchandise groups analyze the results negotiate and make recommendations;

- Request analyze negotiate and recommend prices for equipment and services not covered by an agreement.

- Issue purchase orders to suppliers through SAP and ensure follow-up throughout projects;

- Update reference documents or work tools;

- Perform any related tasks.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

College study (2 years) in procurement or related to procurement..

- The ideal candidate should have 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement or a related field. However we will consider any other combination of education and experience that is relevant.

- The candidate should also have experience working in a team and with a variety of projects.

- Required skills: Knowledge of Office Suite software including Outlook Teams Excel and Word.

-Familiarity with SAP supermarket equipment refrigeration and blueprint reading is an asset.

SKILLS:

-Autonomy and leadership excellent priority management (ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines) ability to work under pressure in a changing environment curiosity and a desire to learn.

- Focus on providing quality work and service paying attention to detail and utilizing strong customer service skills.

- Utilize interpersonal communication skills to effectively negotiate and solve problems with analytical thinking.