About the role
The Procurement Category Specialist plays a key role in supporting strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization for electrical construction projects. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical capabilities and a deep understanding of procurement processes in the construction industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Category Management & Sourcing
- Support the development and execution of category strategies for electrical materials and equipment.
- Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities.
- Assist in RFx processes, bid evaluations, and supplier selection.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Conduct detailed spend analysis across various categories to identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost-reduction opportunities.
- ?Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for the procurement function, including savings, supplier performance, material metrics and compliance.
- Research and monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supplier landscapes to inform procurement strategy.
- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring adherence to contractual agreements and quality standards.
- Create and maintain dashboards and reports using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
- Perform cost analysis and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
Contract Management
- Maintain supplier records, contracts, and performance scorecards.
- Support contract negotiations and ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
- Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Identify and recommend improvements to procurement processes, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- ?Ensure procurement operations are compliant with internal governance structures, budgetary controls, and external regulatory mandates.
- Leverage ERP and e-procurement platforms for data extraction, process automation, and performance monitoring.
- Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions, including purchase orders, invoices, and contract documentation, ensuring traceability and audit readiness.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- ?2+ years of experience in a procurement, purchasing, or supply chain analysis role.
- ?Proven experience in spend analysis, financial modeling, and data interpretation.
- ?Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial functions).
- ?Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- ?Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly.
About Plan Group
Plan Group is a dynamic construction company that believes working together makes anything possible.
Since 1955 we've worked with our clients to help design, build, integrate and maintain some of the most innovative and noteworthy spaces in Canada. We started as a boutique electrical firm and today we're growing into a global player in the electrical, mechanical and ICAT industries. What's more, we're expanding into service and facilities management with the help of our friends at Bouygues Energies & Services Canada.
By working together—mechanical, electrical, technology and facilities management—we are able to deliver results we all can be proud of.
Plan Group est une entreprise de construction dynamique qui croit que travailler ensemble rend tout possible.
Depuis 1955, nous travaillons avec nos clients pour aider à concevoir, construire, intégrer et entretenir certains des espaces les plus novateurs et remarquables au Canada. Nous avons commencé en tant qu'entreprise électrique boutique et aujourd'hui, nous sommes en train de devenir un acteur mondial dans les secteurs électrique, mécanique et ICAT. De plus, nous nous développons dans la gestion des services et des installations avec l'aide de nos amis de Bouygues Energies & Services Canada.
En travaillant ensemble - mécanique, électricité, technologie et gestion des installations - nous sommes en mesure de produire des résultats dont nous pouvons tous être fiers.
ECRA / ESA 7004188
ECRA/ESA 7004188
About the role
The Procurement Category Specialist plays a key role in supporting strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization for electrical construction projects. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical capabilities and a deep understanding of procurement processes in the construction industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Category Management & Sourcing
- Support the development and execution of category strategies for electrical materials and equipment.
- Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities.
- Assist in RFx processes, bid evaluations, and supplier selection.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Conduct detailed spend analysis across various categories to identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost-reduction opportunities.
- ?Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for the procurement function, including savings, supplier performance, material metrics and compliance.
- Research and monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supplier landscapes to inform procurement strategy.
- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring adherence to contractual agreements and quality standards.
- Create and maintain dashboards and reports using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
- Perform cost analysis and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
Contract Management
- Maintain supplier records, contracts, and performance scorecards.
- Support contract negotiations and ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
- Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Identify and recommend improvements to procurement processes, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- ?Ensure procurement operations are compliant with internal governance structures, budgetary controls, and external regulatory mandates.
- Leverage ERP and e-procurement platforms for data extraction, process automation, and performance monitoring.
- Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions, including purchase orders, invoices, and contract documentation, ensuring traceability and audit readiness.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- ?2+ years of experience in a procurement, purchasing, or supply chain analysis role.
- ?Proven experience in spend analysis, financial modeling, and data interpretation.
- ?Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial functions).
- ?Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- ?Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly.
About Plan Group
Plan Group is a dynamic construction company that believes working together makes anything possible.
Since 1955 we've worked with our clients to help design, build, integrate and maintain some of the most innovative and noteworthy spaces in Canada. We started as a boutique electrical firm and today we're growing into a global player in the electrical, mechanical and ICAT industries. What's more, we're expanding into service and facilities management with the help of our friends at Bouygues Energies & Services Canada.
By working together—mechanical, electrical, technology and facilities management—we are able to deliver results we all can be proud of.
Plan Group est une entreprise de construction dynamique qui croit que travailler ensemble rend tout possible.
Depuis 1955, nous travaillons avec nos clients pour aider à concevoir, construire, intégrer et entretenir certains des espaces les plus novateurs et remarquables au Canada. Nous avons commencé en tant qu'entreprise électrique boutique et aujourd'hui, nous sommes en train de devenir un acteur mondial dans les secteurs électrique, mécanique et ICAT. De plus, nous nous développons dans la gestion des services et des installations avec l'aide de nos amis de Bouygues Energies & Services Canada.
En travaillant ensemble - mécanique, électricité, technologie et gestion des installations - nous sommes en mesure de produire des résultats dont nous pouvons tous être fiers.
ECRA / ESA 7004188
ECRA/ESA 7004188