Buyer 2

Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.

We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Industrial division and build innovative projects in the oil, gas, petrochemical, renewable energy, power, mining, forestry, underground, heavy construction, maintenance, turnarounds and sustaining capital sectors. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities.

**About the Role**:
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager / Buyer 1, the Buyer 3 / Buyer 2 is accountable for providing effective operational procurement work to deliver supply chain solutions to the business, including bid-winning and project delivery teams. The incumbent improves performance and reduces cost and business risk, delivers a better value supply chain by embedding category strategies into the projects, and focuses on the needs of internal and external customers. This role supports supply chain management by handling the supply of goods and services across business units.

**As a Buyer at Graham, you will**:
**Execution**
- Support the Supply Chain Manager / Buyer 1 to deliver objectives and initiatives.
- Handle supply chain management activity within business units.
- Support the supply chain solution for bid-winning in business units.
- Participate in strategic projects as necessary.
- Ensure that the supply chain is safe, sustainable, and appropriately accredited.
- Achieve targets set by the Supply Chain Manager.
- Support operational procurement needs at the site level.
- Support the compilation of the project procurement strategy and schedule.
- Monitor supply chain delivery against procurement schedule.

**Planning and Process**
- Comply with all Corporate Supply Chain processes and procedures.
- Gather data and provide accurate and concise summaries as required.
- Prepare and present reports as required and achieve targets set by team.
- Create and install corrective action plans as required.

**Financial Accountabilities**
- Conduct regular management reporting, financial status, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Support the project and / or business cash management strategy.
- Identify ways to reduce cost and improve service.
- Carry out quotation analysis and evaluation of tenders.
- Place low value orders at least end cost.

**Client Focus**
- Work closely with stakeholders and category managers to understand customer requirements and implement the most appropriate supply chain and category solutions.
- Prepare and issue enquiries for subcontractors and materials.
- Conduct low value risk negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Resolve problems between suppliers and Graham and expedite quotes and deliveries.
- Liaise with stores, site teams, and suppliers.

**HSEQ**
- Demonstrate HSE and Quality behaviours that reflect corporate expectations of Actively Caring and Road to Zero.

**Qualifications / Experience**:

- Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or another technical field.
- Pursuit of SCMA / CIPS qualification is an asset.
- Recent graduate for Buyer 3, 2-3 years of experience for Buyer 2.
- Ability to listen to client concerns and provide requisite solutions.
- Proficiency in procurement processes.
- Strong relationship management skills.
- Relevant product and subcontract market knowledge.
- Knowledge of tender and contract procurement practices and processes.
- Strong analytical skills and high competency with supplier selection and evaluation.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to operate under pressure and meet tight and demanding deadlines.
- Proficiency using a computer and Microsoft Office.

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

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