Buyer, Equipment and Data Centre Sourcing in Toronto

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Bell’s AI Fabric program is a groundbreaking national initiative designed to position Canada as a global leader in Sovereign AI. By building a secure, high‑performance, coast‑to‑coast compute fabric, Bell is creating the foundational infrastructure required to power the next generation of AI innovation while ensuring data sovereignty, resilience, and scalability at national scale.

The Buyer supports the sourcing and procurement of owner‑furnished, contractor‑installed (OFCI) equipment for Bell AI Fabric data centre projects. The role executes competitive sourcing activities, coordinates supplier due diligence, evaluates commercial submissions, converts approved awards into purchase orders, and tracks commitments through delivery while maintaining alignment with project budgets, technical requirements, governance controls, and site schedules. The Buyer is accountable for accurate and timely sourcing and purchasing execution, complete commercial documentation, effective supplier coordination, and early escalation of cost, schedule, capacity, quality, or compliance risks that could affect data centre delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end‑to‑end sourcing activities for assigned OFCI categories, including market research, supplier identification, RFx issuance, bidder communications, commercial clarification, bid tabulation, total‑cost analysis, negotiation support, award recommendations, and maintenance of a complete sourcing record in accordance with procurement governance.
• Create, issue, and administer purchase orders for high‑value OFCI equipment, including generators, electrical distribution equipment, cooling systems, and other assigned infrastructure packages, using the company’s procurement system.
• Manage purchase orders from creation through closeout, confirming supplier acknowledgement, manufacturing milestones, committed ship dates, logistics status, site‑required dates, receipt, and outstanding obligations.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, receiving, project controls, and suppliers to resolve purchase‑order, receipt, and invoice discrepancies; support timely payment; and ensure goods and services are accurately recorded in the system.
• Review supplier commercial proposals for completeness and compliance with sourcing requirements; compare pricing, commercial terms, lead times, payment terms, warranty coverage, logistics assumptions, exclusions, and total cost; document clarifications and support a fact‑based award recommendation.
• Process and track equipment change orders arising from approved design revisions, quantity changes, commodity price movements, logistics changes, or schedule adjustments.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding in the procurement system and maintain a clear checklist of required documentation, including confidentiality agreements, tax information, banking details, insurance certificates, compliance records, and required approvals.
• Support the Senior Manager, Procurement with bid analyses, sourcing records, purchase‑order histories, change‑order logs, supplier performance information, and commercial insights required for negotiations, governance reviews, and leadership reporting.

Core Competencies

• Commercial and numerical analysis
• RFx and bid‑tabulation discipline
• Negotiation support
• Supplier relationship management
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple long‑lead equipment packages in a fast‑paced project environment

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, finance, or a related discipline with at least five years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, construction procurement, or critical infrastructure. Experience supporting data centre projects, OFCI equipment, long‑lead capital equipment, competitive RFx processes, contract and purchase‑order administration, and procurement or ERP systems is preferred. A master’s degree or a recognized procurement designation is an asset.

Recognizing the importance of work‑life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well‑being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you’ll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you’ll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

At Bell, we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, supported, and that they belong.