Job Description

Buyer / Purchase Officer

Location: Toronto, ON

JANIN ATLAS, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction Grands Projets, specializes in the design and construction of major civil engineering and building works in Canada.

Janin Atlas is characterized by experienced teams sharing values of health and safety, quality, and operational excellence. It is involved in the realization of complex projects related to various fields of activities: transport, hydraulic and mining infrastructures, energy, and oil & gas, building, environment.

We are starting a major project in the city of Toronto, ON, Canada. We are looking for the best candidates to join our team and support the project delivery.

Project overview:

\xe2\x80\x94 The Ontario Line is a 15.6 km stand-alone rapid transit line that will connect the Ontario Science Centre to Exhibition / Ontario Place.
\xe2\x80\x94 The OLS project, is one of the three P3 contracts to deliver the Ontario Line, it is a design-build and finance contract for the 6 km southern portion of the Ontario Line, from Exhibition / Ontario Place to the Don Yard portal (west of Don River)
\xe2\x80\x94 The scope of the Project includes the design, construction, and handover of all tunnels (twin tube of 6 km each), 7 stations (turnkey for 1 station at grade and 6 underground stations) and civil works

Position\'s Main Objectives: Ensure high quality execution of all regular purchasing duties and administrative works.

Reporting to: Procurement Manager

Principal Accountability & Responsibility:

Coordinate with user departments and suppliers the purchasing process.
Responsible for the preparation and processing of purchase orders as well as documentation in accordance with the company policies and procedures, and applicable legal requirements.
Maintain excellent contact and coordination with staff at various levels and frmo different departments.
Support relevant departments with quotations for the purpose of tenders and other requests.
Assist in managing and following up overseas orders.
Monitor and co-ordinate deliveries of items between suppliers to ensure that all items are delivered to site/store on time.
Plan and manage inventory levels of materials or products.

Key Skills and Knowledge:

Ability to understand the end-user and end-customer s needs and ensure that purchasing meet the project needs.
Ability to serve, motivate and drive the team as well as foster collaboration among staff members.
Fluency in English. French an asset.

Education: degree/diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management; degree in a Business related area; high school diploma with relevant experience.

Experience: minimum 5 years of professional experience in the development and administration of procurements.

Vinci Construction