DRY DOCK - PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Position Overview

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Equipment Administrator with advanced computer skills to join our DHOJV team. The Equipment Administrator will play a crucial role in efficiently managing our vehicle fleet and heavy construction equipment fleet. Reporting to the Equipment Manager, this position requires advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to effectively document and track equipment information. The successful candidate will ensure that all equipment is properly maintained, tracked, and accounted for to support our operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, recommend, and implement policies, procedures, systems, and standards for the procurement function
• Plan and execute the overall procurement and sourcing strategy
• Manage all procurement activities, plans, execution, and delivery
• Ensure planning of resources and procurement activities in accordance with the project schedule
• Manage project suppliers’ and contractors’ relationships to optimize financial, operational performance and administrative compliance
• Develop and write the legal terms of RFP process in collaboration with legal department
• Prepare the scope of work and specification for the RFP process
• Prepare comparative reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs
• Negotiate prices and conditions with subcontractors and providers
• Prepare and negotiate the contracts, including terms and conditions
• Control the process if additional change orders are needed
• Develop and prepare reports for the senior leadership of the project to provide an update of the procurement process
• Manage team of buyers and subcontract administrators

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Commerce or Economics
• Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP) designation is preferred
• 10 to 15 years of procurement management experience in heavy civil works
• Experience in heavy civil works construction industry preferred
• Experience/familiarity and existing relationship with major local suppliers would be an asset
• Practical experience of procurement processes, methods, practices and contract administration as well as accounting and scheduling principles
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Fluency in both English and French is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of others to accomplish objectives
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work productively with nominal supervision
• Availability to travel to monitor supplier’s performance, production and schedules as needed

BENEFITS:

• Taking Care of Our Team
• • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs, and Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Group Life/Travel Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employer paid Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Embracing Wellness
• • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Employee Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Investing in You
• • 401(k) Employer Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Leadership and Career development
  • Paid Training/Certifications (Incentive Bonus)