Senior Buyer

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is conducting an immediate search for a Senior Buyer to join one of our high-profile Lower Mainland clients for a 12 month contract position based in Prince George BC.

This role will be responsible for supporting the procurement infrastructure projects and capital upgrades.

The role will support a portfolio of projects with a wide range in size and complexity.

Responsibilities:

• Participate the end-to-end procurement process including RFP / RFQ preparation, bid evaluations and preparation of contract documents for major construction projects
• Ensure that all contract resources and support services are delivered
• Prepare, process, and provide recommendations on contract change orders
• Coordinate vendor information and maintain an up to date data base of documentation
• Manage a high volume of change orders and ensure
• Deal effectively with engineers and understand their technical plans and specifications; a strong technical background would be an asset

Requirements:

• Highly organized individual with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven ability to manage shifting priorities, deliverables and multiple stakeholders
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) preferred
• Experience working in a complex, large scale environment
• Minimum 5 years procurement experience focusing on construction projects
• Experience with the competitive bid process in a public procurement setting
• SAP experience is an asset
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with both external and internal customers at all levels of the organization
• Experience working in a fast-paced, multilevel, project-based environment with an emphasis on project timelines and delivery

Remuneration:

• $55/hr

 **Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.