About the role
Do you enjoy problem solving and negotiation? Do you want to be part of a team that supports complex projects that change the landscape of our communities? Take the leap and make your mark at Plan Group!
This is a 14 month contract
As Procurement Specialist, Mechanical You
Develop, manage, and maintain strong supplier relationships. Negotiate vendor rebate and buying programs. Lead RFP processes, including bid evaluation and supplier selection. Perform cost analysis and support budgeting and forecasting activities. Analyze pricing of key commodity products to ensure competitive and appropriate levels based on product type, vendor, and purchasing region. Oversee material requests from site foremen for day-to-day line materials. Create and issue complete purchase orders (POs) as legally binding documents. Manage the full purchase-to-pay process, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete, and properly archived. Maintain accurate procurement records, including purchase orders, invoices, and contract documentation, ensuring traceability and audit readiness. Maintain and update the estimating database with current supplier price lists.
Our Ideal Candidate Has
Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chainrelated role Construction and Mechanical product knowledge a definite asset. College diploma in Business, Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent field. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial functions). Demonstrated experience in spend analysis, financial modeling, and data interpretation. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to present complex data clearly. Experience using ERP systems (considered an asset). Experience with goods receiving processes (considered an asset).