Job Description

CALGARY

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a Junior Buyer to join our Supply Chain Management group, located at our Calgary office. Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain Management this position will be responsible for Mechanical and Instrumentation & Controls packages with a design component and Piling, Geotech, Heavy Haul, and other site and construction services contracts.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

A day in the life:

Clear understanding of procurement procedures/workflows and how they relate to Client-specific and/or project requirements.

Responsible for tasks varying in nature and urgency, such as:

• Bid / Proposal package preparation, issue and expediting
• Project vendor list development
• Bid / Proposal evaluation support
• Issuing PO's / Contracts or PReq's (with approval)

Responsible for:

• Governance / approval requirements
• Risk Assessment
• Validation against the plan and budget
• Change Management
• Negotiate Purchase Order terms, pricing, delivery, claims & back charges with support of Senior/Lead Buyer
• Reporting and business communication
• Work closely with Project Engineers and Responsible Engineer
• Work with Team Lead to achieve the projects purchasing needs and targets
• Work directly with expeditors to correct delivery slippages
• Communicate delays and schedule conflicts with Project Team
• Collaborate with relevant 'key working relationships,' such as Client procurement representatives and vendors, to ensure all procurement activities regarding PO's have been addressed and covered off
• Closeout PO's once all contractual and procedural requirements have been met
• Manage deadlines and ensure appropriate communication is provided (to relevant parties) when schedule conflicts arise
• Administer and electronically distribute specified reports to Clients and/or engineering staff members
• Expected to work with all levels of the organization in a cohesive manner
• Typically, responsible for Mechanical and Instrumentation & Controls packages with a design component
• May be responsible for complex packages with the support of Senior / Lead Buyer

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• A degree, diploma or cerificate in Supply Chain Management or Procurement
• Previous 0-4 years' experience in an EPCM environment
• Training with SCM software
• Knowledge and experience in Contracts Administration will be an asset