Buyer

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Nisku; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Buyer to join their dynamic team in Nisku. In this role, you will be responsible for managing purchasing activities, vendor relationships, and ensuring product quality and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project purchasing, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and benefits, making it an exciting chance to contribute to a leading industrial service company while advancing your career in purchasing.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits

RSP Matching

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience, especially in project purchasing.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities and vendor relationships.
• Negotiate and analyze purchase orders and contracts.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

SCMP Certification

Post-secondary training in purchasing

Job description

Buyer
Nisku, AB
Industrial Service
Competitive Salary $65,000-$75,000 with Benefits, RSP Matching

Our well-established Nisku based Industrial Service client has an urgent opening for an experienced buyer with junior to intermediate experience.

The ideal individual has had experience with project purchasing including equipment, pipe, valves & fittings. We’re seeking a highly motivated, energetic person who enjoys a fast-paced and challenging environment with a high sense of urgency. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.

The Role:

• Responsible for day-to-day purchasing activities including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and expediting of product to site.
• Generate purchase orders to replenish approved products ensuring maximum cost effectiveness.
• Manage vendor relationships including costing, quality, delivery, and other related metrics to ensure maximum utilization.
• Coordinate with the site teams to ensure product quality and delivery.
• Negotiate, review and analyze purchase orders and contracts.
• Work directly with Supply Chain Leadership on new and innovative ways to manage the supply chain effectively.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 3+ years of purchasing experience; with preference given to those who have purchased equipment/services or project purchasing.
• SCMP / Post-secondary training or experience in direct buying and sourcing.
• Excellent interpersonal, attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with ability to work independently.
• Superior organizational skills and planning skills.
• Prior experience managing inventory control and logistics would be an asset.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently multi-task and schedule priorities.