Purchasing Agent Co-op

Job Description

At Multiplex, we shape skylines across the globe. As a pioneering construction business, we build complex, iconic and sustainable structures that stand the test of time and add to the economic, cultural and community life in the areas we operate.

We have the boldness to take on projects others say can't be done. We have the entrepreneurial spirit to challenge preconceived ideas.

We have the determination to unlock and deliver value where others cannot see it.

We are seeking a Purchasing Agent Co-op to join our team!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Purchasing Agent connects our site teams with Multiplex's trusted suppliers to provide needed materials, equipment, services and products for the delivery to our projects.

This position will require working with our site teams to plan and understand project needs so that orders arrive on site in a Just-in-Time basis.

The key to success in this position will be strong, quick communication with our site teams and supplier partners and inbound and outbound shipments.

Cross functional discussions will be critical with site, the safety department, legal, marketing and communications and the finance department.

Working under the guidance of the Procurement Manager.

OUR VALUES

We have Grit - We are Collaborative - We Care About People - We Keep It Real

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive requisitions from multiple sites and create a purchase order along with placing the order with the appropriate supplier
• Assist Buyer(s) with any questions they may have on product or appropriate supplier
• Perform 3 point match with Requisition, Purchase Order and Packing Slip; coordinate with the A / P team to process the invoice
• Assist with input in the rental tracker for all tools and equipment that are rented on site
• Assist with input and tracking of inventory at head office and sites.
• Reach out to vendors for budgetary pricing based on information provided by the Procurement Manager
• Document and elevate any supplier performance issues to the Procurement Manager
• Assist with unit rate data entry for a variety of Division 1 items under various cost codes
• Generally assist with processing orders

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Equivalent of completion of a post-secondary degree / diploma program in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Purchasing, Business Administration, Construction Management or another related field
• 2 years direct work experience in a purchasing or procurement capacity with direct focus on construction consumables and rentals
• On-site construction management experience is strongly preferred

Required Skills

• Strong technical / computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

Work Environment

• Fast paced, dynamic and innovative work environment
• If visiting a project site, high possibility of exposure to hazardous materials
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, light lifting, climbing stairs
• A team-oriented and progressive workplace that recognizes and rewards the outside the box approach
• Dedicated to developing successful employees We invest in our people and provide a wealth of career development opportunities across job functions

Multiplex is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it.

Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

Multiplex is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not make hiring decisions based on status in a protected class.

Multiplex believes in a culture of honesty and openness that is rooted in our want for continual improvement. We show this commitment through our accreditations to ISO 9001 : 2015, 14001 : 2015, 45001 : 2018 and COR™ 2020

Multiplex is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Multiplex is an equal opportunity employer and strives to ensure that its hiring process meets the needs of all persons with disabilities.

As such, Multiplex will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicant, as requested during the hiring process. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact us at 416 359 8559or by e-mail at recruitment.

[email protected]. This ensures that the appropriate accommodations are arranged before the commencement of employment.