Buyer

MatchBox Consulting Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is looking for a Buyer for a major player in the building materials sector in Calgary. The role involves managing purchasing activities, supporting multiple sites, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Ideal candidates will have at least a year of experience in purchasing or logistics and are required to obtain work permits in Canada.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain.
• Experience in construction, mining, or heavy industrial is a strong plus.
• Willingness to travel locally (5–10%) to visit sites.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess purchase requisitions for accuracy.
• Create purchase orders for materials and services.
• Obtain quotes and bids from suppliers.
• Support sourcing activities to secure competitive pricing.
• Manage parked PO invoices and payment terms.
• Coordinate vendor setup and changes.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Logistics

Supply chain knowledge

SAP or similar system

Education

Certificate, diploma, or degree in Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain

Job description

MatchBox Consulting Group is searching for a Buyer on behalf of a major player in the building materials and construction sector. This is a great opportunity for someone with early experience in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain. The successful candidate will support multiple sites across Alberta, act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, and gain exposure to a wide variety of product lines and commodities.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess purchase requisitions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Create purchase orders for materials, services, utilities, and capital expenditures.
• Obtain quotes and bids from suppliers in line with procurement policies.
• Support sourcing activities and local negotiations to secure competitive pricing and total cost of ownership.
• Manage parked PO invoices and ensure appropriate payment terms are applied.
• Coordinate vendor setup, changes, and updates with the procurement team.
• Act as a first point of contact for site teams and internal stakeholders regarding purchasing needs.
• Ensure proper use of tax codes and PCS codes on purchase orders.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchase-to-pay (P2P) processes.
• Provide data and information requested by the Procurement Manager.
• Adhere to and promote health, safety, and environmental policies, including proper PPE use.

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain
• Certificate, diploma, or degree in Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with SAP or a similar purchasing/ERP system is an asset.
• Experience in construction, mining, heavy industrial, or building materials is a strong plus.
• Willingness to travel locally (5–10%) to visit sites.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.