Do you enjoy problem solving and negotiation? Do you want to be part of a team that supports complex projects that change the landscape of our communities? Take the leap and make your mark at Plan Group!
This is a 14 month contract
As Procurement Specialist, Mechanical you:
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Develop, manage, and maintain strong supplier relationships.
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Negotiate vendor rebate and buying programs.
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Lead RFP processes, including bid evaluation and supplier selection.
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Perform cost analysis and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
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Analyze pricing of key commodity products to ensure competitive and appropriate levels based on product type, vendor, and purchasing region.
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Oversee material requests from site foremen for day-to-day line materials.
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Create and issue complete purchase orders (POs) as legally binding documents.
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Manage the full purchase-to-pay process, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete, and properly archived.
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Maintain accurate procurement records, including purchase orders, invoices, and contract documentation, ensuring traceability and audit readiness.
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Maintain and update the estimating database with current supplier price lists.
Our ideal candidate has:
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Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chainrelated role
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Construction and Mechanical product knowledge a definite asset.
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College diploma in Business, Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent field.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial functions).
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Demonstrated experience in spend analysis, financial modeling, and data interpretation.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to present complex data clearly.
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Experience using ERP systems (considered an asset).
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Experience with goods receiving processes (considered an asset).
