ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
The Purchasing Coordinator will perform some or all of the following duties:
Assist with planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating the purchase activities of the Region/Division with a focus on mechanical construction activities
Identify vendors of materials, equipment or supplies
Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services
Negotiate or help negotiate purchase contracts
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials
Ensure all purchasing policies and procedures align with the Quality Assurance program and applicable ISO requirements
Secure quotes for equipment from suppliers for review by the estimator during the bid process.
Find sources of material and suppliers for material not generally known to us, where / when required.
Price and extend line material and general material (eg. Pipe, plumbing fixtures, etc.).
Suggest, where possible, alternate materials or methods that may be sourced to perform a particular task.
Know what a supplier sells.
Be an in house contact and meet with suppliers.
Negotiate pricing for line material for day-to-day use and project pricing.
Negotiate and purchase equipment when requested by the estimator or project superintendent.
Secure shop drawings and/or certifications for material or equipment requiring same.
Provide the supplier with a purchase orders to establish a contract and facilitate billing.
Expedite deliveries of materials as requested.
Secure, where possible, long term commitments for commodity items.
Assemble requests for material and disseminate orders to suppliers in such a manner as to provide the best-delivered cost for a project.
Be a contact in the office where questions can be asked and followed up. Even when it is not within the agent’s expertise to which a question pertains, an effort is made to get answers as requested or provide a source.
Expedite shipments and back orders and find alternate sources of material when practical.
Provide and track purchase orders to designate sites for field-generated purchases.
Fill out purchase orders in a detailed and timely fashion.
Commit costs to a job as soon as possible after the issue of a purchase order.
Reconcile differences between committed costs on a purchase order and invoice.
Try to help site users of our system on its functionality and use.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Communicates Effectively
Continuous Learning
Customer Focus
Holds Self and Others Accountable
Teamwork and Collaboration
Values and Respects Others
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Proficient knowledge and understanding of:
Mechanical construction materials, equipment, and components
Quality Assurance Programs
ISO requirements
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.
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