Technical Procurement Specialist

3 days ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada CO_65 Bird Industrial Management Services Ltd. Full time
Job Title: Technical Buyer

Join CO_65 Bird Industrial Management Services Ltd. as a Technical Buyer and take on a challenging role that requires a unique blend of technical knowledge, commercial acumen, and interpersonal skills.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Buyer to manage the buying process for a given set of goods or projects in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets. As a Technical Buyer, you will provide technical and commercial assistance to Buyers to develop awareness of vendor manufacturing processes and improve product knowledge.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the buying process for a given set of goods or projects in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
  • Provide technical and commercial assistance to Buyers to develop awareness of vendor manufacturing processes and improve product knowledge.
  • Create technical Scope of Work Documents or review Technical Scope of Work documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Balance both tactical executions with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects.
  • Actively participate in supplier performance reviews.
  • Embraces personal challenge.
  • Is optimistic and open to change.
  • Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working with others.
  • Proactively contributes to the team.
  • Resilient, self-motivated, and able to work well under pressure.
  • Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and market suppliers.
  • Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible.
  • Negotiate contracts, improved prices, and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
  • Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.
  • Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies, and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.
  • Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues.
  • Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any impact.
Requirements
  • SCMP designation or registered in the SCMP program would be an asset, and/or
  • Professional Engineer in the technical field, or
  • Journeyman tradesman with 10+ years of experience, or
  • 5+ years experience work for a major mechanical distribution company
  • Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
  • Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem identification and solution abilities.
  • Results-oriented with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.
  • Technically, commercially, and financially aware.
  • Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
  • Strong mastery of a body of theoretical knowledge.
  • A developed and strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts.
About Us

CO_65 Bird Industrial Management Services Ltd. is a dynamic team of over 5,000 with a range of professions, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

Why Join Us

At CO_65 Bird Industrial Management Services Ltd., you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional results. You will be challenged to grow and develop your skills, and you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on our business. We offer a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and a dynamic work environment that is committed to excellence.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and talented individual who is looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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