Supply Chain Specialist – Purchasing

Supply Chain Specialist – Purchasing

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

Overview

The Buyer is a key member of the Supply Chain team, responsible for executing procurement activities for materials and equipment in support of complex projects from pre-award through closeout.

Responsibilities
 

  • Execute purchasing activities for engineered equipment and bulk materials in accordance with project requirements and material management plans
  • Prepare bid packages, manage bidder communications and clarification meetings and administer quotation timelines
  • Conduct commercial bid evaluations evaluating pricing, terms, delivery, compliance and risk
  • Issue purchase orders and manage them through the full lifecycle, including change orders, price adjustments and supplier exceptions
  • Effectively negotiate and recommend resolution to terms and conditions exceptions
  • Negotiated and resolution final resolution to any claim related items regarding material
  • Validate supplier invoices and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Provide guidance and informal support to junior supply chain team members as required
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Construction, Logistics, and other project stakeholders
  • Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff
  • Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines
  • Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
  • Adhere to and support Client’s Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies
  • May need to travel to attend to business related matters
  • Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
 
  • Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent applicable field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
  • Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
  • Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
  • Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
  • Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
  • Ability to communicate fluently in English (read, write and speak)
  • Working toward applicable professional certification(s) or license(s)
  • Experience should be primarily in the area of material management
  • Excellent computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and electronic presentation programs

PLEASE NOTE: Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position and only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company.

To apply for this position, please send your Word formatted resume to Wesley.stephens@trsstaffing.com. Please include the job number and title of the position in the application subject line.

TRS Staffing Solutions Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.


We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
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