Procurement Manager, Infrastructure | General Contractor | Vancouver | Outpost Recruitment

Major contractor seeking experienced Procurement Manager with 5+ years of relevant purchasing experience, ideally in the construction phase of large infrastructure projects. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role. Salary $130,000+

Responsible for creating the procurement schedule / planning, developing and buying materials, parts, supplies and equipment in a timely and cost effective way while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications. Plan and coordinate purchasing materials, products, and services. Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price, to meet schedule requirements and be in compliance with the health, safety and environment requirements.

Responsibilities of Procurement Manager

• Coordinate with Commercial team and Scheduler to forecast and develop a procurement schedule for the project.
• Utilize appropriate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for procurement planning & control
• Maintain procurement files.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable new goods or services with client, vendors and others to determine cause of problem and take corrective and preventative action.
• Help to lower the cost and secure agreements.
• Ensure that health, safety and environment procedures are followed and are compliant.
• Ensure security of equipment and materials during the procurement cycle.
• Deal with equipment data sheets, drawings and specifications subject to client’s approval as required.
• Prepare purchase requisitions, obtain and review quotes, obtain required approvals and issues purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.
• Review quotations & order materials and services as per negotiated and appropriately approved. Follow-up with suppliers and subcontractors for delivery.
• Track Purchasing activity and measurements against project schedule.
• Ensure LEED compliance for buildings, and civil works sustainable compliance.
• Ensure all equipment and materials compile with CSA and all associated standards.
• Ensure supplier compliance with site and company requirements for Quality, Health, Safety & Environment.
• Liaise with Commercial Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier.
• Provide equipment and material release information to site and scheduler.
• Provide data sheets, drawings and specification to site and subcontractors in a timely manner to ensure correct support and services are available to installation.
• Issue equipment to installers complete with installation data sheets, drawings and specification.
• Ensure installers receipt of equipment and material and that it is recorded and signed by supplier.
• Build and develop relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors

Essential Functions of Procurement Manager

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience / Qualifications :

Ideal Procurement Manager Candidate

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.

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