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Job Title: Procurement Specialist - Infrastructure Management   Date Posted: 11/27/24 Ref. Number: 119 Type: Full Time Part Time Location: Mississauga Requirements: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: High level of computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, SharePoint, and Access. Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization and with external vendors/suppliers. Demonstrated experience planning, purchasing, and negotiating. Strategic Thinking Ability to adapt to change. Understanding of risk management Education and Experience. Minimum College diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting or Finance 2+ years construction industry experience in infrastructure maintenance or highway construction (preferred) Experience using SAP or similar ERP. Project management, estimating, or procurement experience with projects in the $3MM to $100MM range is preferred. Working Conditions / Physical Demands: Must be able to work in an open office environment where noise level is low - to moderate Must be able to work basic office equipment, such as laptops, keyboards, scanners/copiers. The employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time and occasionally stand. Use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities include close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Must practice safe work methods to remain accident and injury free. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as calculator, copy machine, and printer. Required to travel locally, overnight or internationally. Description: The position will make a significant contribution to Webber by managing vendor contracts for multiple projects. This position works very closely with the Procurement department and Project personnel as a critical member of the team. This role is expected to give exposure to major elements of infrastructure maintenance and construction including vendor pricing, raw and manufactured materials market forces, relationships with critical vendors, expanded knowledge of legal terms and definitions, and cross-training for all divisions including Heavy Civil, Waterworks, Energy, and Infrastructure Services. Job Duties: Develop, strengthen, and maintain strategic relationships with key Suppliers and Subcontractors Collaborate with project teams and Commercial bidding teams to make critical purchases for the company. Perform analysis and evaluation of vendor quotations, drafting of the vendor contracts, and coordination of agreements from internal approvals through execution. Negotiate and prepare vendor agreements & change orders. Provide guidance and assistance to project teams and estimators. Work with the latest technology in construction, bidding, purchasing, and business management. All other duties as assigned to enhance the operations of the company. Hours per week: Rate of Pay: