Purchaser

Overview

Manage procurement of materials, equipment, and services for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• inventory management
• procurement analytics
• vendor management
• purchase orders
• cost savings
• reporting

Tasks

-Support the Equipment Yard and project teams with all related administrative tasks such as invoicing, inventory management and dispatch of equipment and materials. -Develop analytics, systems, data management, metrics, reports with regard to supply chain management. -Identify key contacts and assist in establishing and maintaining vendor relationships. -Align with all current purchasing policies, procedures, and guidelines including electronic and hard copy purchase orders. -Support and consult with project teams to determine procurement needs. -Serve as a point of contact for sites for equipment and material needs as required. -Collaborate with all stakeholders (operations, national supply chain management, and finance teams) to prepare and review vendor agreements for terms, price, and acceptability of items to specification. -Track and maintain accurate documentation, including the coordination of vehicle/equipment repairs and maintenance. -Assisting in developing systems, processes and procedures that support the procurement of materials and site requirements. -Lead and participate in Company initiatives as required. -Investigate alternative product options, negotiate with vendors, and expand vendor network. -Provide support to estimating team for pursuits and pricing as required. -Assist and support in the development of project plans and activities. -Collaborate and lead strategies to maximize cost savings and process improvement, and regularly report financial analysis to operations.

Requirements

• sap
• viewpoint
• ms office
• supply chain
• procurement
• analytical

What You Bring

-Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups -Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment -Understand Company's guidelines pertaining to warehousing and delivery to various work sites. -Strong analytical, critical thinking skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail -2+ years’ procurement or related experience, preferably in a construction environment -Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them -Business and/or Supply Chain Management Degree/ Diploma, or related certification/designation an asset. -Proficiency with MS Office as well as experience with Viewpoint and SAP an asset -Strong written and oral communication skills

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About Bird Construction

-Delivers billions in annual revenue and maintains a strong project backlog. -Typical projects include industrial facilities, civil infrastructure, institutional buildings, modular fabrication and maintenance services. -Its strengths lie in self-performed trades—from earthworks and concrete to mechanical, electrical and modular fabrication. -Leverages technology such as BIM/VDC and modular solutions to enhance efficiency and certainty in delivery. -Projects range from deep-mining support and hydroelectric work to transit stations, healthcare facilities and mass timber buildings. -With a finance division (Bird Capital), it can participate in project equity, blending construction with strategic investment.

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