October 7, 2024

Cahill

St. John's

Corporate Buyer

The Cahill Group is seeking eager and collaborative candidates for a Corporate Buyer in St. John’s, NL. This exciting opportunity will allow you to work within our dynamic Supply Chain team and play an integral role to develop procurement sourcing strategies and identifying opportunities for cost-savings. As a Corporate Buyer, you will also be responsible for creating and managing purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
The Corporate Buyer will issue RFPs and negotiate commercial terms including price and delivery of materials, equipment, and services with a focus on total cost of acquisition. You will demonstrate excellent communication to develop & maintain working relationships with our key suppliers and stakeholders, as well as internal departments, such as estimating, project controls, and project managers to meet the needs of our projects. This will be a permanent position, working Monday through Friday from our corporate office.
What will you do?

Review BOM, develop Procurement plans, and review field requisitions to develop procurement sourcing strategy and identify opportunities for cost savings.
Issue RFPs and negotiate commercial terms including price and delivery of materials, equipment, and services with a focus on total cost of acquisition.
Create and manage purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
Develop & maintain relationships with suppliers and internal departments such as estimating, project controls, and project managers.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness.
Perform other duties as required.

What will you bring?

Minimum of five (5) years buying experience is required.
Construction experience with focus in electrical and/or mechanical field is considered an asset.
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution is preferred.
Professional certification or training through an accredited procurement organization such as the SCMA or NISCL is considered an asset.
High level of proficiency in MS Office Suites, especially Excel.
Ability to work efficiently with ERP systems and digital document control platforms.
Strong written & oral communication skills.

The Cahill Group is one of the largest multi-disciplinary construction companies in Canada. Cahill is building the future of oil and gas, mining, hydro, and social infrastructure on some of the largest construction and fabrication project sites in the country. People really are at the heart of everything we do. So, we will always put the health, well-being, and safety of our people above all. We take care of our people through investment, training, flexible working arrangements, competitive compensation, health plan benefits, and unique programs to support the health and well-being of you and your family.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture creates a work environment that is supportive, engaging and rewarding. We welcome, recognize, and celebrate diverse backgrounds, cultures, demographics, perspectives, and experiences within our team. Being you at The Cahill Group is what makes us stronger and enables innovation and creativity in meeting tomorrow’s challenges. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer actively seeking to recruit a diverse and talented workforce.
If you require any accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Location St. John's, NL