Summary
Location
Toronto
Type
full-time
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About this role
EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its know-how to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, marine installations. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allow us to actively participate in large-scale projects such as the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) and the Site C hydro-electric power station located near Fort St-John in British Columbia.
Our seasoned team of engineers, project managers and other specialists also put their energy into the construction of wind farms and to the benefit of hydroelectric projects such as dams, power stations, tunnels and dikes. EBC is positioned as a true leader in this sector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputation in Canada.
- Project Purchasing
- Act as the exclusive purchasing manager for all projects under his/her responsibility, in collaboration with the department manager
- Analyze recurring purchasing requirements for current projects.
- Place purchase orders for projects under his/her responsibility.
- Request information from suppliers with whom the Division has an agreement at all times.
- Modify purchase orders when they do not match invoicing, or contact the supplier to rectify the situation.
- Redirect project teams when a purchase requisition is subject to a subcontract (be a barrier to entry).
Receiving, invoicing and paying suppliers:
- Ensure the rotation of order-receiving activities for projects under its responsibility and the rapid follow-up of supplier invoices with the procurement technicians.
- Follow-up on the delivery of orders to the worksite (when items are out of stock, for example).
- Follow up accounting receipts of orders with accounting technicians.
- Ensure that suppliers critical to the continuity of site operations are paid promptly (follow-up with accounting, shorter payment deadlines).
- Collaborate in monitoring general terms and conditions:
- Accompany the project teams under his/her responsibility to draw up recommendations to prevent or control cost overruns.
- When an order's budget envelope is increased, verify the phase/sub-phase and advise those responsible for cost control.
- Extract a monthly report of commitments to the general conditions of the projects under his/her responsibility and carry out the analysis of balances committed unnecessarily (cancel obsolete residual balances and follow up with the accounting technicians for balances to be closed but already partially received).
- Provide feedback to the Estimating department in order to better plan general conditions budgets in the future.
Site equipment management:
- Support the Site Operations Manager and Project Management in the sound management and monitoring of their internal and external site resources through periodic reports and follow-ups.
- Coordinate and track equipment rented internally (computers, vehicles, containers, trailers, etc.).
- Maintain an up-to-date list of equipment owned by the Division (offices, trailers, tools, etc.) in collaboration with the Site Operations Manager.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, ideally within construction or industrial sectors- Undergraduate or College Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting or Construction related (Architecture / Engineering)
- Proficient in MS Tools (Excel, Outlook)
- Knowledge of ERP systems
- Great communication skills, organized individual
- Collaborative
- Bilingual (EN / FR) is an asset
- Ability to obtain security clearance
- Ability to manage 1-2 resources, depending on the project size
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 4 weeks annual vacation
- A complete group insurance program available upon hiring (health & dental paid by the employer)
- Instant access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine) 24 hours a day
- A group RRSP program with employer contribution to a DPSP
- Employee assistance program
- Ongoing training
- An active social club
- A friendly, stimulating work environment
- Major projects
- Recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies
Other facts
About EBC Inc.
EBC is a family business founded in 1968 by Fernand Houle and his brother Germain. They built the company on their core values of respect, integrity and a job well done — values that the current president, Marie-Claude Houle, is proud to uphold.
In its 45 years, EBC has carried out over 600 projects totalling more than $6 billion. From Newfoundland and Labrador to New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia, as well as the international arena, clients have chosen EBC for our professionalism and our respect for budgets and timelines. This rigorous approach is applied to all our projects, whether building construction, civil engineering, earthworks, mining, marine works, energy transport, wind power, etc.
EBC is known for the quality of its work and for its ability to deliver even the most demanding project on budget and on time, thanks to our skilled, committed and motivated workforce. Our worksite and project management teams are supported by our efficient, dedicated administrative staff, and this collaboration is the key to achieving our ultimate goal: ensuring our clients’ satisfaction.
With its winning combination of experience, expertise and daring, EBC is the ideal place to develop your career in a warm and welcoming work environment.
We look forward to meeting you, as a future client, partner or employee.
What you'll do
- The Senior Buyer will manage purchasing for projects, analyze purchasing requirements, and ensure timely payment to suppliers. They will also collaborate with project teams to control costs and manage site equipment.
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