Sourcing Material Specialist, Coordinator
Black & McDonald Limited
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Pickering • 🇨🇦 Canada
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- SPOC between office, site and vendors regarding project materials, arranging vendor deliveries to site and process returns, claims or other supplier issues.
- SPOC with QC regarding items requiring receipt inspection when arriving on site.
- Source and secure quotes for materials, equipment or services from suppliers for purchase or estimating purposes.
- Understand technical specifications and general construction equipment, tools, consumables and materials.
- Track and arrange rental equipment deliveries and pick-ups.
- Knowledgeable in marketplace and vendor market conditions.
- Liaison with Quality, Project Management, Site Management and Clients as required.
- Assist in the development and review of RFQs as required.
- May be required to process purchase orders in a manner to allow for the best-delivered cost for quality.
- May be required to review open commitments and reconcile invoices for processing.
- Monitor, track and evaluate supplier performance.
- Interface with and acquiring client approvals, as required.
- Negotiate contracts as required.
- Maintain strong vendor/client relationships.
- Ensure that all safety rules/regulations are followed.
- Ensure compliance with all required procedures and instructions.
- Any other assignments or projects as assigned by your Manager/Supervisor.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or economics would be beneficial.
- Must have a solid understanding of construction equipment, tools, consumables and materials.
- 5 years of experience in an industrial construction environment, preferably in a medium to large corporation (ideally in a nuclear environment) would be an asset.
- Multi-trade background would be beneficial.
- Knowledge of materials management requirements within in quality programs such as NQA-1, CSA N285 and CSA N286 is an asset.
- Strong communication, organization, analytical, and negotiation skills.
- Must be proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Safety conscious.
- Attention to detail is a must.
Benefits
- Optional hybrid work model
- Company paid health and dental benefits
- Opportunity to participate in community and wellness initiatives
- Team building events
- Access to a dynamic Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Opportunity for ongoing professional development
- Rewards and recognition
- Scholarship Program for employee dependents
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
materials managementnegotiationpurchase order processingsupplier performance evaluationRFQ developmentcontract negotiationconstruction equipment knowledgevendor managementinvoice reconciliationsafety compliance
Soft skills
communicationorganizationanalytical skillsattention to detailrelationship management
Certifications
NQA-1CSA N285CSA N286