Posted 2 months ago
Buyer
@ Black & McDonald Limited
Pickering, Ontario
Overview
Black & McDonald is hiring a Buyer on a contract basis in Pickering to purchase equipment, materials and business services for its Power Generation team. The role sources and orders materials, supports estimating and field staff, and manages vendor relationships under added oversight. The posting states a salary of $29.00 to $36.00 per hour.
Pay:
$29–$36 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Sourcer et acheter matériaux, équipement et services
- Préparer les bons de commande et les contrats fournisseurs
- Gérer les appels d'offres, les RFP et l'évaluation des soumissions
- Assurer l'administration des contrats et le suivi des réclamations
- Suivre la performance des fournisseurs et entretenir les relations
Requirements summary:
- Baccalauréat en administration ou discipline connexe, ou expérience équivalente
- 1-2 ans d'expérience en approvisionnement, idéalement sur projets nucléaires EPC
- Compréhension des processus d'approvisionnement et d'administration des contrats
- Excellentes habiletés en communication, négociation et analyse
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · breezy
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Business |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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Black & McDonald Limited
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Full company description
Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that safely delivers high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and operated company with over 6,500 employees working out of 40+ offices across North America. With more than 100 years of diverse market experience across North America, we are a forward-thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering customer-focused solutions and operational excellence. For more information on our licenses visit: https://blackandmcdonald.com/licenses/
- LinkedIn followers
- 77,015
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 3,002
- Reported office locations
- 2100 - 2 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W 1A8, CA
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- Business categories
- Electronics
- Government
- Consumer Electronics
- Other recorded names
- Black & McDonald Limited
- Black & McDonald Français
- Specialties
- Electrical Construction
- Facilities Management
- Facility Maintenance Services
- Renewable Services
- Utility Services
- Construction Services
- Energy & Sustainability Services
- Engineering & Design
- Fabrication and Modular Construction Services
- and EV Charging Infrastructure Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that safely delivers high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and operated company with over 6,500 employees working out of 40+ offices across North America. With more than 100 years of diverse market experience across North America, we are a forward-thinking organization with a strong track…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1921 |
| Specialties | Electrical ConstructionFacilities ManagementFacility Maintenance ServicesRenewable ServicesUtility ServicesConstruction ServicesEnergy & Sustainability ServicesEngineering & DesignFabrication and Modular Construction Servicesand EV Charging Infrastructure Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 102 |
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ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Black & McDonald’s Power Generation team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.
The Buyer is located in Pickering and typically reports directly to the Procurement Director. The Buyer will be responsible purchasing general equipment, materials and business services for use by the region. The Buyer will also be responsible for providing administrative support to the company with emphasis on sourcing, purchasing material, assist in estimating, provide field staff support and issue purchase orders in a timely fashion. The Buyer will conduct activities with added oversight as required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Secure quotes for materials, equipment or services from suppliers for estimating during the bid process, as required
- Review discount structures with key vendors
- Identify and source materials, equipment or services based on evaluation of cost, quality of goods and services as required
- Review requests for material and prepare appropriate purchase orders to suppliers to fulfill the requirements of the project or maintenance activity
- Place orders with suppliers in such a manner as to provide the best-delivered cost for a project. Provide suppliers with purchase orders to establish a contract and facilitate billing
- Increase / close out vendor purchase orders as required
- Ensure all paperwork is completed and approved before orders are placed with vendors
- Review committed costs as needed
- Review and process returns, claims and other supplier issues
- Liaison with Quality, Accounting, Project Management and Site Management as required
- Understand vendor marketplace and market conditions
- Plan, coordinate and execute procurement activities for equipment, materials and services
- Review bidder information, prepare and issue RFP and tender documents, evaluate bids, and provide recommendations
- Complete contract administration activities
- Review and escalate claims as required
- Communicate relevant information to internal stakeholders (engineering, construction, QC, accounts payable)
- Monitor and track vendor performance
- Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective vendors
- Any other assignments or projects as assigned by your Manager/Supervisor
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Communicates Effectively
- Problem Solving and Innovation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor Degree in Business (or related discipline) or related experience
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 1-2 years of procurement experience, preferably for nuclear projects in an EPC environment
- Experience on projects with low to medium risk and complexity
- Relevant designations preferred.
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Proven understanding of procurement and contract administration process
- Strong communication, organization, analytical, and negotiation skills
WORK PERKS & BENEFITS
- Opportunity to participate in community and wellness initiatives.
- Team building events
- Access to a dynamic Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Opportunity for ongoing professional development
- Rewards and recognition
- Scholarship Program for employee dependents
COMPENSATION
The expected salary range for this role is between $29.00/hr and $36.00/hr. The starting salary will be based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education, experience and overall competencies. Salary is one component of Black & McDonald’s total rewards package. Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual performance bonus, and career development programs.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
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