Buyer
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted
January 3, 2025
**Job Posting: Buyer - Infrastructure Division**
Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner servicing the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water, and project finance sectors. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity, and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale, and complexity.
We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Infrastructure division and build innovative projects in the transit and transportation sectors, including roads, highways/freeways, bridges, interchanges, LRTs, BRTs, and airports.
**Position Overview:**
As a Buyer at Graham, reporting to the Supply Chain Lead, you will be accountable for providing effective operational procurement and delivering supply chain solutions to assigned projects, supporting both pre-construction and operations teams. This role focuses on improving operational performance, reducing costs, and mitigating business risks while embedding category strategies into projects.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Support the Supply Chain Lead in achieving planned objectives and initiatives
- Manage supply chain activities within our Ontario business unit
- Assist in supply chain solutions for bids and project execution
- Participate in strategic projects to streamline processes
- Ensure supply chain safety, sustainability, and appropriate accreditation
- Support operational procurement needs at the site level
- Assist in the compilation of project procurement strategies and schedules
- Monitor supply chain delivery against procurement schedules
- Provide accurate and concise data summaries and reports
- Conduct regular management reporting, financial status updates, forecasting, and budgeting
- Identify cost-reduction opportunities and service improvements
- Carry out quotation analysis and tender evaluations
- Prepare and issue enquiries for subcontractors and materials
- Conduct negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors
- Resolve issues between suppliers and Graham, expedite quotes, and deliveries
**Qualifications:**
- Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field
- Pursuit of SCMA / CIPS qualification is an asset
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Buyer within a General Contracting organization or comparable industry
- Intermediate knowledge of procurement processes and relevant market knowledge
- Competency in supplier selection and evaluation
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to operate under pressure and meet tight deadlines
If you are passionate about delivering impactful projects and believe this aligns with your skills, we encourage you to apply today.
Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the hiring process.
**Application Process:**
Please submit your application as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity. Note that Graham does not accept unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies.
Join us at Graham to help build a better tomorrow!