Junior Buyer

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
 

We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001.  Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects.  Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates. www.acciona.ca 

The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) is an Acciona-Ghella general partnership to deliver a 5.7 km extension of the Millennium Line, from VCC-Clark Station to Broadway and Arbutus. Once complete, it will provide fast, frequent, and convenient service to B.C.’s second largest jobs center, world-class health services, an emerging innovation and research hub, and growing residential communities.
The Junior Buyer is responsible for the negotiation and procurement of products and services required in support of the Site requirements for the Broadway Subway project in accordance with procurement best practice. The Junior Buyer will work closely with BSP staff to support the development of detailed procurement requirements and will be responsible for leading competitive bid processes, supplier selection and the placement of purchase orders in accordance with BSP Procurement Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential suppliers capable of supplying equipment and/or services required for the project.

• Lead the bid evaluation, selection, negotiation, execution of purchase orders, and delivery of materials and services required in support of BSP operations. Ensure that purchase order terms and conditions incorporate technical, schedule and quality and BSP terms and conditions as required

• Act as liaison between Suppliers, site personnel, technical leads and construction managers in respect to materials and services requirements to ensure that technical requirements, schedules, and cost targets are fully achieved.

• Perform evaluations of potential suppliers including researching historical performance and financial strength and validate supplier references through contact with previous customers.

• Ensure that purchase orders are approved in accordance with policies and execute the purchase orders in an accurate and timely manner.

• Expedite suppliers as required to ensure on-time delivery of material and completion of services

• Manage Need Requests from assignment through to delivery to site. Maintain accurate records of all purchase related documents

• Compiling and creating reports related to purchasing activities

• Other miscellaneous purchasing related requirements as required

Experience/Qualifications:

• Professional certification or training through an accredited procurement society such as the Supply Chain Management Association of Canada (SCMP) or The Logistics Institute (P. Log.) would be an asset.

• A minimum of 5 years of sourcing, bid evaluation, negotiation and execution of various types of purchase agreements as part of a Procurement organization in a construction environment

• Strong procurement skill set/knowledge of competitive bid processes

• Experience working from bills of quantities in a construction environment

• Previous experience is the acquisition of major equipment, raw materials, fabricated materials, build-to-specification materials and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products used in used in major capital construction

• Previous experience working alongside technical teams

• Strong customer service focus and interpersonal skills.

• Proven track record of working with procurement software systems would be an asset

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Strong organizational skills.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.