Senior Procurement Specialist, Supply Chain

We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.

Here's how a Senior Buyer for our Regina office contributes to our team:
Purchasing materials/assets and services in accordance with policies and procedures using cost-effective approaches for each transaction.
Identifying and selecting vendors to purchase requisitioned consumables, while meeting criteria such as specification, price, quantity, quality, safety, and delivery date. Developing general commodity knowledge (including general understanding of equipment and small-tool repair costs and processes) by working with procurement subject matter experts, using supplier resources, and varied acquisition assignments.
Creating and issuing appropriate purchase documents (e.g. major purchase orders, equipment rental/lease agreements/service agreement); administering these agreements throughout their term.
Proactively expediting and following up on all aspects of the entire purchasing process with suppliers to schedule deliveries and resolve material discrepancies, outstanding or overdue deliveries, warranty claims, and return of material.
Ensuring that all purchases are conducted ethically and legally in accordance with company policies.
Coordinating with suppliers, relevant internal departments, and project customers.
Providing feedback on supplier base to ensure that best value is achieved on purchase of all goods and services.
Postsecondary diploma/degree in a related discipline an asset (e.g., business, supply chain management, logistics, warehouse distribution).

• Working towards a procurement and equipment designation or certification considered an asset.
• 4 years of progressive experience in in supply chain / procurement preferred.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used construction materials, permanent/ nonpermanent materials, services, tools, and equipment.
• Basic exposure to applicable laws and regulations related to procurement activities.
• Basic understanding of supply chain process, project life cycle, procurement best practices, and risk.
• Strong computer literacy; experience using Microsoft Office software.

Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.
This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.
Employee Status: Regular Full-Time
Job: Senior Buyer