Procurement Specialist

As the first equipment manufacturer in Canada and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines and generators, ANDRITZ Canada has more than 185 years of know-how.

In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Canada, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, a clean future, and the maintenance of a proud Canadian's expertise.

From water to wire – Be part of the movement!

ANDRITZ Canada is looking for an experienced procurement specialist who can execute the sourcing, award and fulfillment (supply chain) management of fabrication of components, materials, parts and services for the Penstock & Gates segment of our business. Project scopes, as well as our expertise, is mainly focused on the design, manufacture and installation of heavy mechanical equipment related to the retaining structures of hydroelectric power plants, such as Gates, lifting equipment, guides, civil works as well as controls and instrumentation. Recognized as a leader in this field, we serve all Canadian & Private electric generation utilities.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate pricing with suppliers;
• Manage, issue and revise purchase orders (PO);
• Notify suppliers of drawing revisions and their impacts on our PO’s;
• Enforce and negotiate commercial terms & conditions and all contractual requirements;
• Prepare offer evaluation comparative summaries and make recommendations;
• Follow up on manufacturing or orders and acceleration requests from projects for deliveries;
• Respond to or facilitate suppliers questions;
• Communicate with Project team and engineers for project details (budgets, requisitions, specifications, delivery dates, etc.);
• Follow procurement procedures and spending approval policy;
• Work closely with accounts payables to reconcile invoices and provide supporting documentation;
• Ensure suppliers have the appropriate documentation to proceed with work;
• Ensure suppliers submit all required contractual and quality documentation;
• Assist suppliers with validation of packing lists and their creation in LMS;
• Negotiate vendor claims and change orders, as required;
• Support the field site teams for urgent purchases;
• Reporting as required by department or senior management;
• Cross functional training as required;
• Other duties as assigned.

Why do you fit the profile?

Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team.

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar purchasing role;
• Experience with shop fabrication, steel purchase, machining, welding, etc.;
• Ability to read shop/mechanical drawings, an asset;
• Demonstrated / recognized experience in negotiating prices and terms and conditions;
• Experience with SAP purchasing software, an asset;
• Experience with purchase of materials, parts (motors‑pump‑bearings‑seals‑hardware…) and services in the hydro industry, an asset;
• Ability to search web for new suppliers or products;
• Ability to be autonomous and sometimes have to work with a minimum of information;
• Intermediate to Advanced level of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel;
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure;
• Ability to deal with changes in order of priorities;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Demonstrated positive relationships with internal/external customers;
• Knowledge of market trends and purchasing best practices;
• Employs fair, ethical and transparent procurement practices;
• Proficiency in English and French (Written-Spoken).

What do we offer

• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
• Pension plan;
• Hybrid work mode;
• Performance share plan;
• Employee assistance program;
• Employee individualized training and career plan.

Did you know?

ANDRITZ Canada is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

Company facts

• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 33,200 turbine units delivered
• Over 135 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide
• More than 6,100 employees worldwide including more than 600 in Canada
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide
• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide

*Legal status to work in Canada is required.