Procurement Agent Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Construction

Position: Procurement Agent )
Division: Canada - Toronto
Project Location(s): Toronto, ON M4C 1M5 CAN
Minimum Years

Experience:

3-5 Travel Involved: 0-10%
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Experienced
Education:Bachelors Degree
Job Family:Construction
Compensation:Salaried Exempt

Position

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 Manager

Essential 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, - 105, 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,…


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