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Assistant Category Manager (Electrical Mechanical)- ProcurementBlack & McDonald Limited • Markham, ON, Canada
Assistant Category Manager (Electrical Mechanical)- Procurement

Assistant Category Manager (Electrical Mechanical)- Procurement

Black & McDonald Limited • Markham, ON, Canada
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Career Opportunity

Assistant Category Manager - Corporate Procurement

Markham, ON- Hybrid

BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multitrade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forwardthinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Category Manager, the incumbent will assist in the development and management of assigned categories, as well as contribute to the formulation and implementation of strategies related to those categories.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

  • Develop an understanding of the assigned categories (Electrical Mechanical), market trends, and internal customer behaviors
  • Ensure Price and Rebate Agreements are up to date
  • Respond to internal customer needs
  • Conduct competitive price analysis
  • Planning & forecasting
  • Sourcing and procurement
  • Inventory management
  • Supplier relationship management

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

  • Construction industry experience
  • Addresses and works to eliminate risks in a timely manner
  • Knowledge of Total Cost to Own and Net Present Value models
  • Experience in sourcing, fact-finding, and negotiations
  • EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in Business (Commerce, Supply Chain, Project Management) and / or Engineering
  • Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) would be an asset
  • Any designation in Project Management and / or Procurement would be an asset
  • WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • 3 years' experience working in the construction industry (Electrical Mechanical)
  • Ability to leverage technology to review and analyse large volumes of data
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business (oral & written)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Fluent in French would be an asset
  • Influences by translating expertise into practical business outcomes
  • Ability to respond to the rapid evolution of the industry and of technology
  • Ability to effectively collaborate / support key internal stakeholders across all regions
  • Shares timely information across all regions
  • Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance
  • SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Influences by translating expertise into practical business outcomes
  • Ability to respond to the rapid evolution of the industry and of technology
  • Ability to effectively collaborate / support key internal stakeholders across all regions
  • Shares timely information across all regions
  • Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance
  • Strong communication skills
  • Knowledge of procurement systems (i.e. SAP, Ariba, Oracle, JDE, etc.)
  • High degree of competency in the use of all Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as a minimum)
  • Demonstrated commitment to meeting and / or exceeding customer's expectations
  • Highly motivated, efficient and focused
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
  • A real team player with the desire and ability to do whatever it takes to get the job done with a Hand's on approach to tasks
  • Result orientated and confident
  • This is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $65000- $85000. The starting salary will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, and overall competencies

    Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

    If you are an existing Black & McDonald employee, please notify your supervisor of your interest and intent to apply before applying.

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