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Buyer IVRandstad Canada • Edmonton, Alberta, CA
Buyer IV

Buyer IV

Randstad Canada • Edmonton, Alberta, CA
5 days ago
Job type
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Job description
SCM Procurement – Project Buyer IV - CWR

Do you thrive in managing procurement processes, ensuring compliance and acting as a strategic partner to a large Project Team? As Project Buyer IV (contractor), you will oversee all aspects of procurement, from competitive bids to purchase order issuance. This role is vital to the success of the electrical program and our company as we execute a large portfolio of capital projects. If you excel in collaboration, problem solving and analysis we want you to be on our team!

What You Will Do:

• Project sourcing for various complex, long lead time, high value pieces of electrical equipment as well as services contracts to support a large capital expansion project.

• Understand the need for potential early commitments into the market to ensure capacity availability for Project in service dates.

• Work collaboratively with our SCM Business Partners, Category Managers, and Project team to develop materials and services strategies for complex sourcing.

• Lead sourcing development, proposal solicitation (RFX), evaluation (bid tab), facilitation of technical/commercial clarifications, negotiation and contract execution processes.

• Responsible for planning, reporting, forecasting and communicating on SCM activities.

• Contributes to appropriate risk mitigation plans and processes for Project.

• Collaborates with, and seeks expertise of other SCM departments (Governance,
Quality, Legal and Expediting) to meet project deliverables and expectations.

• Ensures compliance with SCM and enterprise governance requirements.

Who You Are:

You have the following education & experience:

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (a combination of education and experience will be considered).

• A minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in the SCM field.

• Demonstrated experience purchasing complex electrical equipment for large energy projects.

• Proven communication (oral and written), strong interpersonal, and presentation skills, with influencing and persuasive talents.

• Demonstrated experience with marking up and negotiating complex commercial contracts.

• Capable of explaining deviations to standard terms and conditions to the business on commercial matters to seek agreement or to create an alternative position.

• In depth knowledge of RFx development and execution, contraction preparation and contract management.

• Ability to monitor and manage supplier relationships and performance with minimal supervision.

• Experience with ERP systems for PO creation. Specifically, Oracle - R12 or Cloud.


Preferred:

• 10+ yrs of procurement in power, electrical transmission, liquids or natural gas energy industry.

• A postgraduate qualification or MBA.

• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation or equivalent is an asset


Working Conditions:

• Typical office environment.

• Minimum travel required

Advantages
• 10+ yrs of procurement in power, electrical transmission, liquids or natural gas energy industry.

• A postgraduate qualification or MBA.

• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation or equivalent is an asset

Responsibilities
SCM Procurement – Project Buyer IV - CWR

Do you thrive in managing procurement processes, ensuring compliance and acting as a strategic partner to a large Project Team? As Project Buyer IV (contractor), you will oversee all aspects of procurement, from competitive bids to purchase order issuance. This role is vital to the success of the electrical program and our company as we execute a large portfolio of capital projects. If you excel in collaboration, problem solving and analysis we want you to be on our team!

What You Will Do:

• Project sourcing for various complex, long lead time, high value pieces of electrical equipment as well as services contracts to support a large capital expansion project.

• Understand the need for potential early commitments into the market to ensure capacity availability for Project in service dates.

• Work collaboratively with our SCM Business Partners, Category Managers, and Project team to develop materials and services strategies for complex sourcing.

• Lead sourcing development, proposal solicitation (RFX), evaluation (bid tab), facilitation of technical/commercial clarifications, negotiation and contract execution processes.

• Responsible for planning, reporting, forecasting and communicating on SCM activities.

• Contributes to appropriate risk mitigation plans and processes for Project.

• Collaborates with, and seeks expertise of other SCM departments (Governance,
Quality, Legal and Expediting) to meet project deliverables and expectations.

• Ensures compliance with SCM and enterprise governance requirements.

Who You Are:

You have the following education & experience:

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (a combination of education and experience will be considered).

• A minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in the SCM field.

• Demonstrated experience purchasing complex electrical equipment for large energy projects.

• Proven communication (oral and written), strong interpersonal, and presentation skills, with influencing and persuasive talents.

• Demonstrated experience with marking up and negotiating complex commercial contracts.

• Capable of explaining deviations to standard terms and conditions to the business on commercial matters to seek agreement or to create an alternative position.

• In depth knowledge of RFx development and execution, contraction preparation and contract management.

• Ability to monitor and manage supplier relationships and performance with minimal supervision.

• Experience with ERP systems for PO creation. Specifically, Oracle - R12 or Cloud.


Preferred:

• 10+ yrs of procurement in power, electrical transmission, liquids or natural gas energy industry.

• A postgraduate qualification or MBA.

• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation or equivalent is an asset


Working Conditions:

• Typical office environment.

• Minimum travel required

Qualifications
• University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (a combination of education and experience will be considered).

• A minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in the SCM field.

• Demonstrated experience purchasing complex electrical equipment for large energy projects.

• Proven communication (oral and written), strong interpersonal, and presentation skills, with influencing and persuasive talents.

• Demonstrated experience with marking up and negotiating complex commercial contracts.

• Capable of explaining deviations to standard terms and conditions to the business on commercial matters to seek agreement or to create an alternative position.

• In depth knowledge of RFx development and execution, contraction preparation and contract management.

• Ability to monitor and manage supplier relationships and performance with minimal supervision.

• Experience with ERP systems for PO creation. Specifically, Oracle - R12 or Cloud.

Summary
SCM Procurement – Project Buyer IV - CWR

Do you thrive in managing procurement processes, ensuring compliance and acting as a strategic partner to a large Project Team? As Project Buyer IV (contractor), you will oversee all aspects of procurement, from competitive bids to purchase order issuance. This role is vital to the success of the electrical program and our company as we execute a large portfolio of capital projects. If you excel in collaboration, problem solving and analysis we want you to be on our team!

What You Will Do:

• Project sourcing for various complex, long lead time, high value pieces of electrical equipment as well as services contracts to support a large capital expansion project.

• Understand the need for potential early commitments into the market to ensure capacity availability for Project in service dates.

• Work collaboratively with our SCM Business Partners, Category Managers, and Project team to develop materials and services strategies for complex sourcing.

• Lead sourcing development, proposal solicitation (RFX), evaluation (bid tab), facilitation of technical/commercial clarifications, negotiation and contract execution processes.

• Responsible for planning, reporting, forecasting and communicating on SCM activities.

• Contributes to appropriate risk mitigation plans and processes for Project.

• Collaborates with, and seeks expertise of other SCM departments (Governance,
Quality, Legal and Expediting) to meet project deliverables and expectations.

• Ensures compliance with SCM and enterprise governance requirements.

Who You Are:

You have the following education & experience:

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (a combination of education and experience will be considered).

• A minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in the SCM field.

• Demonstrated experience purchasing complex electrical equipment for large energy projects.

• Proven communication (oral and written), strong interpersonal, and presentation skills, with influencing and persuasive talents.

• Demonstrated experience with marking up and negotiating complex commercial contracts.

• Capable of explaining deviations to standard terms and conditions to the business on commercial matters to seek agreement or to create an alternative position.

• In depth knowledge of RFx development and execution, contraction preparation and contract management.

• Ability to monitor and manage supplier relationships and performance with minimal supervision.

• Experience with ERP systems for PO creation. Specifically, Oracle - R12 or Cloud.


Preferred:

• 10+ yrs of procurement in power, electrical transmission, liquids or natural gas energy industry.

• A postgraduate qualification or MBA.

• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation or equivalent is an asset


Working Conditions:

• Typical office environment.

• Minimum travel required

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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