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Position Title: Project Buyer

Job Requisition ID: 47285

Career Group (ADSP): Administration

Division: Nat - Immobilier Qc, Ingénierie & Const (80069748)

Department: Engineering and Construction

Work Location: ON - 5150 SPECTRUM WAY

Province: Ontario

The typical salary range for this position is $57 885.00 - $78 315.00 annually. The base salary offered will be determined based on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity considerations.

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.