<p>Our client a well‑established national organization in the construction sector seeking a strategic and experienced procurement leader to oversee purchasing operations across Canada. This role will drive sourcing strategy, cost optimization, supplier performance, and team leadership to support large‑scale construction project delivery.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the development and execution of national procurement strategies across multiple divisions.</li><li>Build and maintain strong, high-performing supplier partnerships to ensure reliability, quality, and competitiveness.</li><li>Negotiate national agreements, pricing structures, and service-level expectations.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Project Management, Estimating, and Operations—to forecast and align material needs.</li><li>Implement, enhance, and leverage ERP-based procurement processes.</li><li>Monitor market conditions, supply chain risks, and industry trends; establish proactive mitigation plans.</li><li>Track and report KPIs related to cost reductions, supply lead times, vendor performance, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Lead and mentor a distributed procurement team across regional offices.</li><li>Ensure compliance with corporate policies, safety requirements, and relevant regulatory standards.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Accounting Specialist to join our team on a contract with the potential for a permanent position. Based in Mississauga, Ontario, this role focuses on managing accounts payable, billing, and financial analysis tasks to support our operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and experience with financial systems to ensure accurate and timely processing.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and process invoices from subcontractors, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.<br>• Enter billing information into financial systems and generate reports to track gross margins.<br>• Conduct basic financial analysis using Excel, including working with formulas and spreadsheets.<br>• Collaborate with the national control center to manage requests and coordinate subcontractor billing.<br>• Maintain accurate accounts payable records and resolve discrepancies as needed.<br>• Communicate with subcontractors to address billing inquiries and ensure timely payments.<br>• Assist with data entry and administrative backlog tasks to support the accounting team.<br>• Utilize accounting software systems to streamline payment and billing processes.<br>• Provide support for financial reporting and ensure compliance with company policies.<br>• Work closely with team members to improve workflow and operational efficiency.
