Project Buyer

Essential Responsibilities:

• Execute procurement activities aligned with project execution plans and supplier lead times to meet project schedule commitments.
• Communicate procurement status regularly to project and leadership teams.
• Manage supplier record additions/modifications in purchasing systems, including the collection of required supplier documentation.
• Issue and manage Purchase Orders (PO), including acknowledgements, change orders, and invoice resolution.
• Coordinate weekly monitoring of supplier progress, expedite deliveries, and escalate issues to Project Sourcing Leads for commercial leverage.
• Manage RFQ submissions, follow-ups, and lead negotiations for products and services to achieve cost-out objectives.
• Support contract negotiations and ensure executed contracts are uploaded to the Oracle Contracts Database.
• Escalate supplier quality challenges and ensure recovery of costs related to quality non-conformances.
• Ensure procurement data, delivery forecasts, and commitments are accurately reflected in reporting tools
• Drive supplier on-time delivery performance, proactively anticipating risks and escalating as necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in procurement.
• Technical Proficiency: Minimum 5+ years of experience working in SAP purchasing systems. Advanced skills in Tableau, Power Query, Microsoft Access, and advanced Excel.
• Proven experience supporting KPI tracking, spend analysis, supplier performance monitoring, and operational reporting. Proven ability to build automated data workflows to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and support management decision-making.
• Language: English (Mandatory).

Desired Characteristics

• Previous experience in project buying and strategic sourcing.
• Proficiency in Oracle, Ariba, Serrala, and Oracle Primavera (P6).
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational/planning skills.
• Ability to operate proactively with a sense of urgency and perform under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and self-starter mindset.

Disclosure & Application

• AI Disclosure: Please note that AI-assisted tools may be used during the screening and assessment process for this requisition.
• How to Apply: Interested candidates, please submit your application or inquiries to

Employing Entity: GE Grid Solutions, LLC Business Address: 650 Markland St., Markham, ON L6C 0M1, Canada Status: Existing vacancy

Location: Onsite (Reporting to 650 Markland St., Markham, ON) • Travel Requirement: 10% domestic travel (must comply with all corporate travel and tax policies

Relocation Assistance Provided: No