Sr Buyer PDC

Posting End Date : October 29, 2024

October 29, 2024

Employee Type : Regular-Full time

Regular-Full time

Union / Non :

This is a non-union position

As a Senior Buyer you will coordinate and execute purchases of materials, equipment, and supplies as well as prepare and issue RFQ’s as required for operational, project and strategic initiatives.

What you will do :

Execute the complete procurement process from preparing all aspects of competitive bids through to, commercial evaluation, recommendations, and purchase order issuance.

Ensure compliance with purchasing procedures and that user requirements are met.

Develop, negotiate, and assist in the execution of supplier agreement.

Obtain optimized pricing and cost-efficient methods to assist in company- wide cost saving measures.

Research sources of supply, review sole source validity and determine methods of procurement action.

Negotiate with suppliers the terms and conditions, pricing, delivery, payment terms, cancellation charges, liquidated damages clauses, warranty, scope of work and change orders as required.

Evaluate supplier performance and addresses inefficiencies as required via feedback loop in Maximo.

Maintain records in accordance with established policies and procedure, and audit guidelines / Sox requirements.

Issue and approve purchase orders per ASL.

Investigate and facilitate issue resolution relative to procurement activities as requested.

Act as a liaison between project managers and / or consultants and suppliers. (prior to issuance of order)

Research and implement cost saving initiatives.

Mentor, guide and train department staff or end user department personnel as required.

Understand and participate in Supply Chain Management Department team initiatives.

Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of market conditions and industry trends relating to SCM as it pertains to their category.

Who you are : Required :

Required :

Related University degree from an accredited college in purchasing, supply chain management, business administration, finance, logistics or equivalent, or significant business knowledge acquired through a combination of formal education and experience.

Post- secondary education (Purchasing / Supply Chain Management, B-Comm., Finance, Business Admin,)

Two or more years of procurement experience.

Preferred :

Supply Chain Management Professional (SCPM) / Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) enrollment beneficial

Enbridge Flex work program

Enbridge provides competitive workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members. Enbridge’s Flex Work (Hybrid Work Model) offers eligible employees the opportunity to work variable daily schedules with a flexible start or end time, to opt for a compressed workweek schedule or the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option. #joinourteam #LI-Hybrid

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to :

Grasping, kneeling, light moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to :

Ability to : understand, remember and apply oral and / or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate / explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone

Diversity and inclusion are important to us. Enbridge is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer . We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous / Native American status, or disability.

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