Company Overview

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

Overview

The Buyer is responsible for identifying varied sources of commodities and services, evaluate bids, awards contracts and purchase orders, maintains contact with vendors, and maintains comprehensive descriptions of available products and current prices of CB&I Storage Solutions' products and services. The role directly reports to the Manager, Supply Chain Management and routinely interacts with Engineering, Operations and Estimating.

Responsibilities

Proactively embraces and promotes the company's HSE requirement's and culture Prepares contract documents and bidders list, proactively seeks out and qualifies new potential bidders. Assembles and distributes requests for quotation from vendors. Responsible for purchase of material and services at or below estimate using procurement processes while maintaining consistency with schedule requirements. Perform bid evaluations and issue purchase orders for commodity items and finished goods Negotiate small to medium value purchase orders for regional and/or international purchases Assists with the evaluation, award and conforming process. Able to resolve simple claim or dispute events with vendors. May be responsible for soliciting budgetary pricing for equipment, material, or labor to support estimating/proposal efforts for a non-major project or projects. May function as lead buyer for a project Proactively recommends, supports and implements improvements to tools, systems and software to improve efficiency and maximize autonomy. Effectively exemplify the company's Leadership Competencies Actively seeks and utilizes an effective mentoring relationship(s) Establishes medium and long term career and personal development goals Enthusiastically seeks and accepts tasks and projects in rotations that allow for maximum experience and growth

Local Requirements

Solid typing skills Negotiation skills driven by a cost savings mindset Key qualities: Team Player, Flexible, Proactive, Positive, Productive, Energetic, Quick Learner, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinker, Decision Maker, Ethical Business Practices Ability to learn and absorb information from senior team members and apply it to day-to-day tasks to foster consistency and unity in workflow processes. General understanding of full project lifecycle, and full procurement lifecycle from pre-contract efforts (bidding work), to buying, expediting, logistics, review of and troubleshooting invoices, cost codes, DLOA, forecasting material costs and man hours, to assisting other functions with close-outs of project. Familiarity with following a process and procedure for onboarding new suppliers (distributors and manufacturers and knowing the difference). Knowledge of and ability to complete various required forms within supply chain with minimal oversight including but not limited to Change Management (IE: AFA’s, Add-Change Vendor, etc.), Commercial Bid Analysis, Project Summary Page, Credit Application, etc. Familiarity with the following programs a strong advantage: JDE-E1, specifically with “Process MRP Demands” and “Order Entry” Module Agile TAP Electronic documentation filing & signature software Microsoft Excel and Access (beginner to intermediate level)

Qualifications

1-5 Years of relevant work experience (Recent College Grads will be considered with relevant internships) EPC Industry experience is preferred. Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field (required).

Skills and Behaviors

Business presence and polish Knowledge of CB&I products and markets Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with attention to detail Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level Proactively embraces and promotes the company's values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment Pay Range: $66,292-$82,000 CAD/Annually