Temporary Procurement Specialist

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Procurement, the Regional Purchaser is responsible for working with the Project Teams to facilitate the purchase of products and services for the various construction sites, including permanent materials, temporary works components, equipment, and consumables. The Regional Purchaser will also work closely with the preconstruction team by acquiring detailed and accurate material/equipment pricing for project pursuits, manage and support buyer(s) with overflow of day-to-day purchases, coordinate with equipment manager, and liaise with other members of the logistic department to develop and implement processes and best practices.

Review and understand ongoing regional projects and the material/equipment requirements of those projects,

Understand technical specifications and contract requirements,

Work closely with the Project Delivery teams to develop a procurement plan and understand the requirements/expectations of each project,

Receive purchase requisitions from Project Delivery team and work with the Regional Logistic Coordinator to facilitate purchases,

Create and maintain relationships with suppliers,

Request bids from suppliers to ensure competitiveness and budget adherence,

Develop strong relationships with suppliers in the market and act as Pomerleau's go-to resource for current pricing of regularly used materials/equipment,

Procure site materials and equipment as required and ensure timely delivery to site (e.g. concrete, aggregate, pipe, lumber, excavators, etc…),

Manage Purchase order process (P2P) with vendors and major suppliers,

Search for innovative products and new suppliers to improve competitiveness and budget expectations,

Follow up on out-of-stock products and delivery note reconciliations with purchase orders and invoice approval,

Organize transportation for purchased materials and ensure competitiveness of delivery rates,

Collaborate, support, and implement/optimize corporate agreements with procurement specialists,

Negotiate credit and payment terms with local suppliers,

Ensure payment terms are adhered to by administrative and project delivery teams and invoicing from vendors is accurate,

10+ years experience in the construction industry with specific experience in purchasing, logistics, and procurement,

Ability to effectively influence others and successfully resolve a variety of vendor, resource availability, and technical issues,

Strong knowledge of construction and project methodologies, financial management, as well as specifications and associated contractual requirements,

Knowledge of the local market, vendors, and suppliers, for permanent materials, temporary works components, and equipment,

A passion to develop, maintain and execute to the project schedule,

Excellent communication, computer, and relationship skills,

Listed compensation is exclusive of bonus and in addition to our extensive employee benefits program which is listed above. Who We Are We are Pomerleau, a national leader in the construction industry, specializing in building, civil and infrastructure, and major projects throughout Canada. For over 60 years, our team has worked hard to not only build amazing communities but also an environment where our employees can learn, develop and most importantly, THRIVE! Our foundation is built upon our 5 core values that champion innovation, love, authenticity, excellence, and adaptability. We believe that our success hinges on cultivating and fostering a dynamic company culture. we are an energetic organization that thrives on collaboration, professional development, and most importantly, having fun! We are committed to adapting and providing special accommodations to anyone with disabilities throughout any stage of the recruitment process.