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Aecon Group Inc.

Purchasing Agent

Cambridge, ONPosted 1 weeks ago

Job Description

  • Primary responsibility is the negotiation and procurement of equipment, material & components as well as Nuclear safety related materials & components primarily for use in Nuclear Power Plants in Canada. This may include but not limited to: plate, structural steel, pipe, tubing, fittings, valves, weld consumables, electrical components & supplies, and personal protective wear.
  • Review of purchase requisitions and related documentation to ensure clarity and completeness with the description of materials, components or equipment, quantity, adherence to quality assurance requirements, proper authorization of funding, delivery requirements, & desired mode of transportation.
  • Preparation and issuance of Request for Quotation (RFQ’s) to qualified vendors based on Aecon’s Approved Suppliers List (ASL).
  • Negotiation or providing assistance with the negotiation of best price, delivery, terms of payment and purchase conditions, tax exemptions, price escalation, and other factors impacting the supply of material or components.
  • Working with Aecon Operations personnel and supporting regional offices in obtaining materials required as needed.
  • Support estimating team with pricing at the client proposal stage. 
  • Ensuring quality, reliability and responsiveness to operational needs which meet or exceed organizational expectations.
  • Logistics management including expediting for critical site deliveries.
  • Conduct market-based research to develop new suppliers that would add value to Aecon projects.
  • Assisting the Procurement Manager to develop and implement detailed strategies for procurement, including cost reduction strategies to meet organizational goals and objectives.
  • Accountability to ensure our internal clients are serviced beyond normal business hours.
  • Supplier and job site visits to assist Quality Department.
  • Continually keep informed about new products and consumer trends.
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