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Description

BAR is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our Energy Team

About the Position

This position performs tasks for efficient and effective capital project purchasing and coordination of materials and services with various vendors to meet project schedules.  The Procurement Specialist ensures items are purchased from specified suppliers and delivered on time.  An important aspect of this role is seeking maximum value for the project through time and cost agreements while working closely with engineering and industry service material providers. More specifically, your duties and responsibilities will be to:

-Interface with Project Engineers to plan and prioritize purchasing activities; vendor selection and bidding process, produce quotes, ensure prompt delivery, and manage proposal requests.
-Facilitate expediting on purchase orders to ensure schedule is met.
-Negotiate with vendors to secure specific products and services.
-Review planned orders and create requisitions for approved material and services.
-Track and communicate orders and provide visibility of potential interruptions to project engineers.
-Responsible for effective relationship management with contractors, suppliers, service providers and project engineers.
-Identify problems quickly, make sound judgements, and establish and implement solutions.

About the Candidate

Post-secondary degree or diploma in a business related field, commerce, or supply chain or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.  One (1) to two (2) years work experience in supply chain management, or procurement would be considered an asset.

Our Procurement Specialists have:

-Good time management and decision-making skills.
-Strong interpersonal skills and negotiation skills.
-Exceptional organizational skills.
-Excellent computer skills.
-Strong attention to detail.
-Effective verbal and written communication skills.
-Knowledge of various RFx processes.