Order Administrator (Expediting)

Atkinsréalis

The Role

Overview

Administer high-value project contracts, ensure delivery, manage changes, coordinate stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • procurement admin
  • change orders
  • warranty claims
  • logistics coordination
  • supplier negotiation
  • po closeout

Tasks

-The OA must be able to make decisions in respect to the contract or manufacturing issues that arise through-out the execution of the contract/purchase order. -Conduct Supplier Kick-off and Contract Review meetings. -Coordinate with Logistics team to move materials to site. -Provide monthly accruals to Project Controls. -Handle Returns and Rework as applicable. -Participate in key negotiations with suppliers. -Conduct PO closeout activity and Vendor performance. -Handle Warranty claims with suppliers on behalf of the project. -Process Design Changes and Issue Change Orders. -Interface with the client or regulatory bodies during the manufacturing process as applicable. -Provide Monthly project forecasts against Purchase Orders. -Administer Complex Procurement packages, “Nuclear Island”. -The OA may be required to Mentor junior purchasing staff. -Handle any materials management claims (Overage, Shortage, Damage). -Coordinate and Interface with Key PO stakeholders including: Engineering, Project Manager, Project Controls, Finance, Procurement QA, Document Control and Logistics. -For smaller projects, where no Procurement Lead is dedicated, mentor Expeditors as required. -Review and Approve invoices, milestone payments.

Requirements

  • 10+ years
  • procurement
  • financials
  • scmp
  • degree
  • vendor management

What You Bring

-Minimum 10 years’ experience in expediting complex Procurement packages, with a preference to similar industries (Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Defence). -Knowledge of the financial system, invoicing/milestone payments over long term contracts. -SCMP Designation an asset. -Experience in supplier negotiations. -Travel to supplier and project sites is mandatory. -Post-Secondary Degree. -Experience in Quality program standards and processes related to supply chain (All levels). -Knowledge of Complex PO structure, material demand, contractual engineering deliverables, contract terms and conditions, etc. -Knowledge in long lead, complex manufacturing with experience at supplier facilities. -Experience in vendor performance management.

Benefits

-A wide array of learning and development opportunities. -Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan. -The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients. -Hybrid working environment.

The Company

About Atkinsréalis

-Its tech‑forward Richland Technology Center supports robotics, digital and net‑zero innovation in energy and cleanup. -A nuclear engineering pioneer, it’s the owner’s engineer for U.S. small modular reactor projects and refurbishments. -A trusted tolls and highway consultant, it supports major state DOTs.

Sector Specialisms

Water

Environment

Education

Aerospace

Security

Defence

Communications

Infrastructure

Transportation

Buildings

Nuclear

Energy