Procurement Manager - ICI Construction

Ritestart Limited is a company that is Passionate About Construction. We are a COR Certified General Contractor specializing in ICI construction; delivering institutional, municipal, commercial, and waste/waster water projects across Ontario for public and private clients. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Procurement Manage r to join our growing team. This is a new position that will oversee the full procurement lifecycle, from identifying project requirements, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing purchase orders, and evaluating subcontractor performance. The Procurement Manager will report to the President and will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective, quality-driven, and timely results. This role will turn awarded contracts into subcontractors and purchase orders that project margin and to keep projects on schedule. Proficiency and expertise will be an asset. Responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to: Take the handoff from Estimating at project award, including carried trade prices, scope gaps, allowances, and known risks. Build a buyout plan and schedule for each project with the Project Management team, with long-lead items being recognized and ordered promptly. Solicit, level, and recommend subcontract and supplier pricing, documenting scope inclusions and exclusions. Draft and issue subcontractors and purchase orders that flow from prime contract terms, including schedule, warranty, insurance, notice, and claims provisions. Ensure that subcontract scopes match the prime contract, with no gaps. Confirm that payment terms comply with the Construction Act, including prompt payment and holdback. Prequalify subcontractors and suppliers on financial capacity, safety record, WSIB, insurance, bonding, and past performance. Maintain an approved vendor list and rate performance after each project. Maintain procurement cost reports and support project forecasting, cash-flow planning, and cost-to-completed assessments. Track budget variances and report potential cost overruns to Senior Management. Track tariff, commodity, and escalation exposure on open buyout; securing price holds, escalation terms, or alternate sources, and provide supplier documentation for owner notices. Expedite deliveries in accordance to the project schedules and advise the Project Team early of delays. Negotiate company-wide pricing for recurring materials, rentals, equipment, and services. Match and review supplier invoices to purchase orders and resolve pricing and quantity discrepancies. Provide regular procurement updates, risk assessment, and delivery status reports as required. Support back charges to subcontractors and suppliers with records. Other duties as assigned/required. Required Competencies and Attributes: A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in construction procurement, buyout, and/or subcontract administration, including three (3) years on institutional, commercial, and municipal projects. Supply Chain Canada (CSCP) designation, Gold Seal Certification (GSC), or a diploma/degree in Construction Management. Advanced working knowledge of CCDC 2 and CCDC 17 contracts, and how prime contract terms flow to subcontractors. Demonstrated experience in procurement planning, competitive tendering, contract negotiation, cost control, and supplier management. Working knowledge of the Ontario Construction Act, and legal requirements (insurance, WSIB, etc.) of construction projects. Advanced experience with Procore, or a similar platform. Advance experience with MS Office, especially Excel. Disciplined record keeping, along exceptional written and oral communication. Knowledge of water and wastewater process equipment, mechanical and electrical, and civil materials buyout experience. Experience managing tariffs, commodity, or escalation exposure. Familiarity with local construction codes and regulations. Ability to pass security screening(s)/…

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