Buyer

**Our purpose**

At Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP), our people are second to none. The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighborhoods and shapes our communities and cities.

We are one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing construction companies. Every day our people are designing, delivering, and maintaining infrastructure for Canada’s rapidly growing cities. From demolition, shoring and foundations, excavation, remediation, to structures, paving and the production of

materials, we have the unique ability to self perform all project scopes without reliance on sub-contractors.

The most valuable asset at GIP is people - our employees, our customers, and the public. Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safe.

We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences.

Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by taking old roads and reengineering them into new roads, keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills.

The work we do today at GIP will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.

**About the GIP Team**

As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals like you who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today.

GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. Our culture allows employees to bring their A Game to work each day. If you want to work for a world-class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you

**What does your day at GIP look like?**

Reporting to the Regional Procurement Manager, the Buyer will assist the Procurement team by responsible for coordinating the day-to-day purchasing activities of the assigned Business Units and their requirements.
- Liaising for all internal and external inquiries related to the day-to-day purchasing and support requests to implement process improvement initiatives.
- Coordination and issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP), developing and completing tender reviews and presenting them for review.
- Assist in implementing and maintaining standardized procurement practices.
- Create and issue Purchase Orders and manage change orders with suppliers.
- Order parts as necessary which includes obtaining quotes, placing orders, resolving issues (returns, deficiencies/quality control) and fulfilment.
- Manage and resolve issues regarding Purchase Orders as it relates to returns, deficiencies/quality control with suppliers, deliveries, and closing out Purchase Orders
- Negotiate one time contracts to improve prices and terms of business with suppliers
- Identify, implement and track long term budget reduction, cost savings activities and initiatives
- Continuously evaluate compliance with current Procure to Pay processes
- Resolve invoice and payment discrepancies with suppliers and Accounts Payables
- Design, build, and issue RFQ ensuring compliance and supplier participation
- Review quotes for accuracy of information and to ensure all the information from the RFQ has been provided
- Actively communicate with suppliers to improve the processes and business with GIPI
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable Team to identify efficiencies, manage invoice approval process flow, and coordinate with the internal Business Unit and Finance as needed to ensure suppliers are paid on-time

**Expertise and Program Development**:

- Research, evaluate, and recommend suppliers based on the best value to GIPI which could include price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production, distribution capabilities, and the supplier’s reputation and history
- Responsible to work in conjunction with Procurement, Project Managers and onsite Operational Personnel
- Communicating to Procurement’s Senior Management and/or Regional Procurement Managers on status, risks, process changes, and compliance with respect to day to day purchasing activities

**Field Leadership and Support**:

- Demonstrate continuous personal pursuit to increase industry specific knowledge, proficiency in technical understanding, and problem solving abilities
- Maintain a positive, professional, and customer oriented attitude
- Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement for the business
- Provide recommendation and guidance to internal Business Units with respect to procurement and supply chain strategy

**Enough about us, let’s talk about you.**
- 2-4 years of previous work experience in a Procurement or Supply Chain Management role.
- Previous experience in Construction / Infrastructure is considered an asset
- Certificate Program