Procurement Agent (Toronto)

Turner Construction View all jobs

Toronto, ON
$90,000-105,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Division: Canada - TorontoProject Location(s): Toronto, ON M4C 1M5 CANMinimum Years Experience: 3-5
Travel Involved: 0-10%
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Experienced
Education: Bachelors Degree
Job Family: Construction
Compensation: Salaried ExemptPosition Description: It is the function of the Procurement Agent to secure delivery of specified products and/or services from and foster relationships with qualified subcontractor or vendors. This role is in onsite and is for an existing vacancy.Reports to: Procurement ManagerEssential Duties & Responsibilities*:

Execute procurement activities to secure delivery of specified products and/or services from qualified subcontractors and vendors and negotiate prices and terms favorable to specific project demands.
Secure new and update existing subcontractor/vendor prequalifications, including financial statement analysis and reference verification to make bid or contract recommendations.
Establish and oversee Procurement Schedule, including attending project meetings.
Manage bid process, establish project bidding procedures, prepare documentation, prequalification, and approval of bid lists.
Support project and Business Unit Underrepresented Business Enterprises (UBE) strategy to meet requirements.
Engage with Operations to create general and special conditions, safety requirements, and scope requisitions for each project to ensure that scope, schedule, UBE (or other hiring requirements), and insurance and bonding requirements are clearly defined for bidders.
Examine plans and specifications for deficiencies, construction issues, and technical questions; escalate findings for

resolution * Oversee project specific responsibility receipt of bids and spreadsheet development/execution.

Develop thorough understanding of Trades scope to conduct scope review meetings with competitive bidders to confirm bidders compliance with scope requirements, alternates, unit pricing, manpower, schedule, logistics plans, UBE requirements, insurance and bonding requirements, and other project specific requirements.
Engage in negotiations with short-listed subcontractors and vendors to finalize contract award recommendations.
Issue recommendations for approval of subcontractors and vendor awards to client and/or project team.
Prepare and issue subcontracts or oversee process and follow up for timely execution of the subcontract, receipt of Certificates of Insurance (COI), Payment and Performance (P&P) bonds (if required), and any other project specific items;
In conjunction with Project Team, develop, execute, and monitor Risk Management Plans where/when required.

Supervising assistant procurement agents, procurement assistants and/or interns, including providing input on performance appraisals. * Resolving issues with regard to any disputes relating to scope of work and change orders.

Overseeing current insurance certificates, bonds, and consent of surety for reserve reductions, off-site material payments and final payments.
Other activities, duties and responsibilities as assigned

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 90,000.00 - 105,000.00 CAD annualized.Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program and minimum of 3 years of construction or related experience or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
PQS Designation or GSC. Designation would be an asset
Knowledge of CCDC Contracts
Knowledge of estimating process and practices
Operational construction knowledge
Knowledge of tendering process for CCDC Contracts
Have and be willing to establish trade partner relationships
Experience in knowledge of related construction operations
Knowledge of procurement policies, practices, and processes
Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
Familiar with accounting processes and practices
Ability to communicate effectively, influence decisions and negotiate outcomes
Demonstrate leadership from within, teamwork, and build professional relationships
Flexible to reprioritize responsibilities and in non-structured environment with multiple project teams
Demonstrate analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficient computer skills, database application skills, and Microsoft suite of applications, collaboration tools
Familiar with SAP
Some travel

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies,
procedures, and applicable laws.Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.

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