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Primary Responsibilities
Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities and the suppliers reputation and history.
Monitor shipments to ensure goods come in on time and manage any issue resolutions related to undelivered goods.
Prepare/issue Request for Proposals (RFPs) and evaluate vendor/subcontractor proposals and schedule at the estimating, execution and site purchasing levels.
Purchase the highest quality materials at the lowest possible cost
Provide training and conduct procurement related audits to ensure procedures are followed.
Actively develop budgets, schedules and performance plans to meet company goals and objectives.
Leverage vendors/subcontractors across multiple procurements to create cost savings to project(s).
Qualifications
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) and have a general knowledge of database utilization. Experience in Bistrack is an asset.
Bachelors degree or post-secondary certificate in construction management, business, supply chain management preferred, not mandatory.
At least five years of experience in a construction related role
Advanced knowledge of all areas of procurement, including procurement execution, estimating.
Ability to lead teams of two to three inventory employees, provide feedback and assist in employee development objectives
Detail-oriented, highly motivated with ability to effectively manage time
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
FTL is one of Saskatchewan largest, most respected retail lumber yards. Our services are exceptional and we strive for honest work in a caring and collaborative culture.
How Were Different
Family operated business for the past 62 Years that focuses on Integrity, Innovation and Teamwork.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
- Not applicable
Type of Purchasing Experience
- Raw materials
Additional Skills
- Know and use computer hardware and software
- Hire, train and supervise purchasing clerks
Specific Skills
- Review quotations
- Monitor progress of delivery schedules
- Invite tenders
- Establish delivery schedules
- Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
- Determine contract terms and conditions
- Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
- Consult with suppliers
- Assess requirements of establishment
Work Setting
- Private sector
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- Excel
- Electronic Mail
- Computer terminal
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