Buyer

Omega AS; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NSB Omega in Calgary, AB, is seeking a Buyer to support a major Oil & Gas client, focusing on procurement execution, PO management, RFQs, supplier negotiations, and timely delivery to maintain production schedules.

The role requires strong knowledge of ERP systems, materials planning, and supplier performance monitoring, with emphasis on minimizing risk and optimizing cost. This position offers a stable on-site role in Calgary and opportunities for process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement for oil & gas projects or clients.
• Ability to manage POs, POs amendments, and project-specific requisitions.
• Strong supplier relations and negotiation skills to secure favorable terms.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, maintain, and manage POs for materials and services.
• Lead RFQs and supplier interactions for pricing, lead times, and specs.
• Negotiate PO terms when contracts are not in place and manage change orders.

Skills

Procurement

RFQ management

PO maintenance

ERP systems

Supplier negotiations

Quality compliance

Education

P. Eng or eligible

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Fishbowl ERP

MS Excel

Job description

NSB Omega is searching for a Buyer for our MAJOR Oil & Gas Client in Calgary, AB.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Execution

Create, issue, maintain, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) for materials and services in ERP/Fishbowl.

Lead RFQs and supplier interactions to obtain pricing, lead times, and specifications.

Negotiate PO-level commercial terms and exceptions when contracts are not in place.

Confirm supplier acknowledgements, manage promise dates, and proactively expedite delivery risks.

Execute change orders, reissue POs, and manage associated approvals.

Perform ongoing PO maintenance to ensure accuracy and alignment with demand.

Generate material purchase requests and ensure required approvals (e.g., DOAG) are obtained.

Monitor supplier performance, delivery adherence (OTD), quality, and responsiveness.

Escalate supply risks, late deliveries, and constrained materials; document root cause and recovery plans.

Support supplier onboarding, setup, and documentation management.

Participate in supplier performance reviews and contribute to scorecards.

Expedite open orders as required to support production and customer commitments.

Materials & Demand Fulfillment

Validate material requirements for non-forecasted, R&D, and production demand.

Prevent duplicate purchases by verifying demand against on-hand inventory and surplus.

Manage raw material procurement and availability.

Support consumables purchasing and replenishment.

Coordinate Request to Order (RTO) and special demand fulfillment requirements across customers and internal stakeholders.

Track and manage weekly open order reports, including supplier follow-ups for late or at-risk deliveries.

Manufacturing & Production Support

Create and maintain manufacturing orders, including component and assembly BOMs.

Support BOM setup and validation to ensure accurate production planning and purchasing.

Maintain RTO trackers and ensure visibility of production and supply status.

Manage outside processing and third-party shop activities, including:

Free issue materials

Service POs

Material transfers

Track external supplier progress and escalation delivery or quality risks.

Systems & Master Data

Create and maintain item masters, part numbers, and BOMs in ERP systems.

Ensure accurate system data governance, including specifications, cost data, and documentation.

Check and validate current average costs within the system to maintain financial accuracy.

Maintain traceability records and audit-ready documentation.

Create POs with complete specifications and technical/data package requirements.

Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).

Review and implement ECNs impacting inventory, open POs, and procurement activities.

Ensure alignment between engineering data, procurement specifications, and inventory.

Quality, Compliance & Disposition

Support resolution of shortages and non-conforming materials (NCRs), including rework, return, or scrap.

Coordinate with quality teams on NCR investigations and corrective actions.

Manage first article requirements and supplier quality validation activities.

Assemble and maintain traceability and compliance documentation.

Support inventory disposition, including scrap transactions, write-offs, and adjustments.

Manage scrap recovery activities, including supplier credits and inventory adjustments.

Review supplier invoices, validate supporting documentation, and perform 3-way matching (PO/GR/Invoice).

Coordinate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payment.

Support financial accuracy through cost validation and system integrity.

Logistics & Specialized Procurement

Manage specialized procurement activities such as threading services, outside processing, and subcontracting.

Coordinate logistics related to material movement between suppliers, third-party processors, and internal operations.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

Track and report procurement KPIs (OTD, lead time, quality, cost, supplier responsiveness).

Maintain and improve open order visibility and reporting cadence.

Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, planning, and materials management processes.

Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce lead times, and improve supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Have a P. Eng or can obtain it prior to start date
• Have a degree in mechanical, not electronics engineering
• Have downhole tool experience (nice to have, not a must)
• Have either experience or specialization in materials science (nice to have, not a must)
• Have experience in metrology (nice to have, not a must)
• Have design or drafting experience (nice to have, not a must)