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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.\nWe 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\nACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy, delivering innovative, forward-thinking solutions in over 40 countries. We’re proud to be shaping some of the most complex and transformative infrastructure projects in North America.In partnership with Metrolinx, ACCIONA is playing a key role in the design and construction of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE), a 9.2-kilometre westward addition to Toronto’s Line 5 light rail transit network. This major infrastructure project includes seven new stations and installation of rail and systems under a progressive design-build model.\nBeyond its technical scope, the ECWE project represents a significant investment in sustainable urban mobility, expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 5,800 tonnes annually and eliminate over 6.5 million vehicle trips each year when combined with the full Line 5.\nThis is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team on a complex, high-value project that supports long-term regional growth and environmental sustainability. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and advance your career with a global infrastructure leader, we encourage you to apply and grow with us.\nThe Buyer will be responsible for supporting project-wide procurement activities for the ECWE SRS package. They will execute day-to-day purchasing activities for assigned equipment, materials, components, and specialist services while working closely with all multidisciplinary teams and suppliers to obtain materials and services in accordance with approved specifications, budgets, schedules, quality requirements, and contractual conditions.\nThe successful candidate will have strong purchasing experience within major construction, infrastructure, rail, transit, industrial, electrical, mechanical, or systems environments and will be comfortable managing multiple purchase orders, supplier relationships, quotations, deliveries, documentation, and procurement priorities simultaneously.\nJob Description\nPurchasing & Procurement Execution\nExecute purchasing activities for assigned procurement packages.\nPrepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and related procurement documentation.\nObtain competitive quotations from qualified suppliers and vendors.\nReview quotations for pricing, lead times, commercial terms, exclusions, delivery requirements, and compliance with specifications.\nCoordinate purchasing activities in accordance with approved procurement strategies and delegated authorities.\nEnsure purchases are made in accordance with project requirements, approved budgets, and procurement procedures.\nMaintain accurate purchasing records and status trackers.\nFollow up on outstanding quotations, approvals, purchase orders, and supplier commitments.\nEscalate procurement issues, delays, and risks to the Procurement Manager.\nWork with technical teams to ensure purchased items accurately reflect approved specifications, drawings, bills of materials, technical data sheets, and project requirements.\nRFQ & Quotation Management\nPrepare RFQs using approved procurement templates and technical information.\nIdentify appropriate suppliers in accordance with approved vendor lists and sourcing strategies.\nIssue RFQs and monitor supplier responses.\nCoordinate supplier questions and clarification requests with Engineering, Construction, Quality, and Procurement.\nReview quotations for completeness and commercial compliance.\nPrepare quotation comparison sheets and bid tabulations.\nIdentify pricing discrepancies, exclusions, substitutions, and deviations.\nCoordinate commercial clarifications with suppliers.\nMaintain clear records of quotations and supplier correspondence.\nPurchase Orders & Commercial Administration\nPrepare purchase orders based on approved procurement documentation.\nEnsure purchase orders accurately reflect agreed scope, pricing, quantities, delivery dates, payment terms, warranties, and other commercial conditions.\nConfirm appropriate approvals are obtained prior to issuing purchase orders.\nMaintain purchase-order logs and commitment information.\nProcess purchase-order amendments and revisions as required.\nCoordinate with Commercial and Finance teams regarding changes, credits, invoices, and payment issues.\nMonitor purchase-order values against approved budgets.\nIdentify potential cost overruns or commercial issues and escalate accordingly.\nSupport the Procurement Manager with procurement reports and commercial analysis.\nSupplier Management\nEstablish and maintain professional working relationships with suppliers and vendors.\nCommunicate purchase requirements, delivery expectations, documentation requirements, and project priorities.\nFollow up with suppliers to ensure commitments are understood and maintained.\nMonitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, documentation, and responsiveness.\nMaintain supplier contact information and procurement records.\nSupport supplier prequalification and onboarding activities.\nAssist with supplier performance reviews and corrective actions.\nEscalate recurring supplier performance issues to the Procurement Manager.\nExpediting & Delivery\nMonitor supplier lead times and committed delivery dates.\nMaintain an expediting tracker for critical and long-lead items.\nFollow up regularly with suppliers regarding manufacturing, testing, shipment, and delivery status.\nIdentify potential delays before they affect construction activities.\nCoordinate with Logistics, Warehouse, and Site teams regarding delivery requirements.\nConfirm delivery dates against construction schedules and material requirements.\nSupport recovery plans for delayed or at-risk materials.\nCoordinate delivery documentation, packing lists, shipping information, and certificates.\nEscalate critical procurement delays to the Procurement Manager.\nLong-Lead & Critical Items\nSupport identification and tracking of long-lead and critical items.\nMaintain current information regarding supplier lead times, production schedules, and expected delivery dates.\nCoordinate early procurement requirements with Engineering and Construction.\nMonitor procurement activities that could affect installation, testing, integration, or commissioning.\nSupport expediting activities for critical-path items.\nMaintain accurate status reporting for long-lead procurement.\nEscalate potential schedule impacts promptly.\nTechnical Coordination\nWork closely with multidisciplinary teams to understand technical purchasing requirements.\nEnsure supplier quotations and proposed products comply with approved specifications.\nCoordinate technical clarification requests with the appropriate Engineering or Technical Lead.\nTrack supplier technical submissions where required.\nConfirm that supplier documentation is received and routed for technical review.\nIdentify discrepancies between supplier proposals and project requirements.\nEnsure approved substitutions or alternatives are properly documented before purchase.\nSupport procurement activities associated with design changes and evolving requirements within the PDB environment.\nQuality & Supplier Documentation\nEnsure purchase orders include applicable quality requirements.\nCoordinate supplier submission of certificates, test reports, inspection documentation, manuals, warranties, and other required records.\nWork with Quality teams regarding supplier inspections and testing requirements.\nTrack documentation required before shipment, delivery, installation, or acceptance.\nSupport Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), inspections, and other supplier quality activities where applicable.\nFollow up on outstanding non-conformance documentation.\nEnsure procurement records support project quality and turnover requirements.\nLogistics & Materials Coordination\nCoordinate with Logistics and Warehouse teams to support timely receipt of purchased materials and equipment.\nConfirm delivery locations, site access requirements, unloading requirements, and delivery windows.\nProvide suppliers with appropriate delivery instructions.\nCoordinate with Warehouse teams regarding receiving requirements and documentation.\nTrack materials from purchase order 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