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**About Day and Zimmermann of Canada Corporation**

Day & Zimmermann Canada is a leading provider of construction and maintenance services for power and industrial plant owners. We deliver complex projects safely, on time, and within budget by leveraging wide-ranging capabilities, long-standing industry experience, innovative technology, and expert project teams. Our unique approach employs seamless processes that effectively manage all aspects of the plant lifecycle.

**Position Description**:
**Position Summary**

**Responsibilities**
- Performs aspects of standard procurement responsibilities; including, review of customer contracts to identify quality and regulatory requirements relating to the procured products and services, preparation and review of purchase requisitions.
- Prepares and reviews purchase orders to ensure customer and project quality and regulatory requirements are imposed on the supplier analyzes proposals from suppliers, and arranges and expedites timely delivery of materials and services.
- Reviews and quantifies DBOMs from RFPs.
- Identifies potential suppliers, obtains quotes, verifies supplier capabilities. Presents recommendations to lead/management for review and approval.
- Communicates with the management and project stakeholders when potential problems surface, to keep project leaders informed on possible changes to scheduled dates and/or deliverables.
- Develops and maintains supplier relationships; negotiates for the best possible pricing, quality and service.
- Communicates with supplier on non-conformance issues, escalates as needed.

**Job Qualifications**
- Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or equivalent required from a respectable institute.
- 3-5 years of related procurement experience, with experience in the nuclear and/or construction sectors preferred.
- APICS, SCMP or related certification an asset.
- Experience in SAP an asset.
- Effective interpersonal skills; able to interact positively with all levels inside and outside the organization.
- Excellent skills utilizing Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to negotiate effectively.
- Knowledge of electrical / mechanical codes and standards, including ISO, N299, N285 strongly preferred.

**Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity**

Employees are recognized for their efforts and receive competitive salaries with comprehensive benefit programs. We hire with the intent of longevity for our employees who decide to invest their career with us. Day & Zimmermann is an equal opportunity employer. We accept difference and through diversity are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, services provided, and our community.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.