Job Description

Procurement 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: To support the purchase team in addressing and providing solutions for the project\'s procurement.

Reporting to: Procurement Manager

Principal Accountability & Responsibility:

1. Execution:
Develop, implement, manage and co-ordinate the procurement processes and be able to use legally established professional and transparent procurement policies and procedures of the project.
Draw up a plan for the purchase of equipment, services and supplies.
Oversee the activities of the department responsible for purchases and stocks.
Approve the best products and/or services taking into consideration costs after having reviewed and analysed all options.
Ensure that the products and/or services have the required quality and stardards, in light of the allocated budget/price.

2. Supervision:
As part of its supervising role, the Procurement Officer is responsible for assigning duties to each staff member and review their work regularly.
Effectively supervise assigned staff ensuring they are adequately versed in the relevant practices, procedures and policies.

3. Coordination:
Prepare calls for tender and follow-up procedures and manage any type of contract (services, works, and supplies)
Provide assistance related with procurement matters to the organisation\'s members.
Act as a main link between the project and its suppliers.
Search for suppliers and negotiate the best deals for the project.
Develop good relationships with suppliers and have demonstrated excellent negotiations skills.

4. Documentation:
Maintain accurate records of purchases and pricing.
Ensure that the department has all important details (such as: suppliers qualifications, delivery times, potential development, products, etc.).
Additional preparation of Ad-hoc reports and tasks upon request.

Key Skills and Knowledge:

Excellent negotiation skills with high level of knowledge regarding the Canadian market.
Trust-worthy, goal oriented, creative, innovative and high ability to work under pressure
Fluent in English. French an asset.

Education: University Degree in Law, Public or Business Administration or equivalent academic or professional training.

Experience: minimum 5 years of professional experience in legal, administrative and operational aspects of Procurement.

Vinci Construction