ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Procurement team is growing! If you are committed and a collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Procurement Coordinator is located in Scarborough, and typically reports directly to the Procurement Manager. Their primary focus is overlooking assigned complex procurements/ sourcing requirements for the Utilities Category. This is includes but is not limited to initiating, negotiating, analyzing, drafting and executing the entire sourcing cycle and Procure-to-Pay, in addition to processing Purchase Orders, expediting orders, and logistics. The role is also responsible to support contractual and commercial matters while driving compliance with procurement & contracting policies and procedures. The Procurement Coordinator shall ensure effective Stakeholders’ Engagement to maximize collaboration and enhance the overall business performance. The role will involve mobility as and when needed to work and support the various offices/sites while supporting other team members as might be required from time to time by the supervisor.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Execute day-to-day sourcing requests to ensure project plans and programs are met while introducing valueEnsure appropriate execution and compliance with procurement policies and proceduresConduct, analyze and evaluate proposals by comparing costs, specifications, and delivery terms to propose recommendations to drive total cost of ownershipImplement various sourcing strategies for utilities through the awarding of Purchase Orders and establishing Framework/Partnership/Blanket AgreementsCarry-out procurement/contract negotiation to secure favorable terms and conditions while maximizing value creationExpedite all awarded commitments issued through Purchase Orders/Agreements across various regions to meet delivery targets and avoid any foreseen delayIdentify potential source of supply while conducting suppliers’ prequalification assessmentParticipate with superiors in resolving disputes with suppliers and other external partiesCarry-out independently periodical benchmarking studies to report on the various market developmentsComply and ensure adherence to the delivery of the agreed Procurement Performance Measurements (i.e. SLA, KPIs, etc.)Provide and update superiors with the progress status related to the execution of assigned tasksCarry-out and ensure that all procurement processes are automated and properly implementedPerform related duties as assigned by superiors to enable the achievement of the organization’s targets

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Integrity, Commitment, and DisciplineCommunicates Effectively Continuous LearningCustomer FocusHolds Self and Others AccountableProblem Solving and Innovation Teamwork and CollaborationValues and Respects OthersProject Management and Execution

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Preferably a technical degree with certification in procurement (i.e. CSCMP, CPSM, APICS, MCIPS)

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 3 years of experience in Utilities/Electrical industryUnderstanding and knowledge of how utilities/electrical projects are executedStrong knowledge of North American Markets, Manufactures, Distributors, Suppliers and Regulations. Global market knowledge will be an asset, especially international outsourcing

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Strong communication and negotiation skillsGood knowledge of procurement system, ideally JDE.Preferably a technical degree with certification in procurement (i.e. CSCMP, CPSM, APICS, MCIPS) will be an assetHigh degree of competency in the use of all Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as a minimum)Demonstrated commitment to meeting and/or exceeding customer’s expectationsHighly motivated, efficient and focusedProven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume work environmentComfortable with repetitive and high attention to detail tasksA real team player with the desire and ability to do whatever it takes to get the job done with a “Hand’s on” approach to tasksResult orientated and confidentWilling and able to travel to site as requiredValid Ontario Driver’s License

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.