Buyer III

Westmoreland; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland is seeking a procurement professional to lead sourcing and purchasing of parts, materials, and services. The role emphasizes negotiating terms, managing strategic supplier relationships, and aligning purchases with capital and operating needs.

This position may be based in Estevan, SK or Edmonton, AB; travel up to 25% and office-based work are expected. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, with 5+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or related field.
• Equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Monitors pricing, specifications, quality, transportation and delivery for purchases.
• Leads complex competitive sourcing events and negotiates terms.
• Manages supplier relationships and evaluates sourcing alternatives for best value.
• Negotiates forward purchase agreements to secure pricing and availability.
• Coordinates with warehousing and Accounts Payable to resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Engineering / Finance or related field

Job description

Position Summary

Working independently leads sourcing and procurement activities for parts, materials, equipment, and services in accordance with company policies and procedures. Leads complex competitive sourcing activities, negotiates commercial terms, manages strategic supplier relationships, and supports capital and operational requirements.

Location

This position may be based out of either our Estevan, SK or Edmonton, AB office. Applicants must be willing to work from one of these locations.

Supervisor Responsibilities

This position does not have formal supervisory responsibilities over other employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors pricing, specifications, quality, transportation, and delivery requirements for assigned purchases.
• Leads complex competitive sourcing events for high-value purchases and categories with significant annual spend.
• Evaluates sourcing alternatives to identify the option that provides the best overall value based on cost, quality, specifications, delivery, service, and risk.
• Negotiates forward purchase agreements to secure competitive pricing and availability for parts and materials.
• Aligns purchasing decisions with approved stocking levels to maintain material availability while optimizing working capital.
• Manages strategic supply agreements and supplier relationships, including establishing and monitoring performance measures aligned with business objectives.
• Leads procurement activities for capital projects to achieve competitive pricing and meet approved project schedules. Serves as the primary procurement liaison between internal project teams and external suppliers.
• Builds relationships with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing requirements, identify suitable products and suppliers, and obtain the information needed to complete sourcing activities.
• Competitively sources and purchases parts, materials, services, and equipment to achieve the best overall value for Westmoreland.

• Identifies new or improved parts, materials, suppliers and purchasing methods that may increase productivity, improve reliability, or reduce costs and provides feedback to operations and maintenance personnel.

• Reviews stock and direct purchase requests, determines the appropriate purchasing approach, and coordinates purchase assignments among buyers.
• Works with warehouse personnel to resolve shipping and receiving issues and with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.

• Performs related work as required.

Typical Working Conditions

Primarily works in an office environment. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Ability to travel up to 25%.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field or 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Licenses, Registration, and Certifications

Preference may be given to applicants with the following designations, certifications, or related training:

• Supply Chain Management Professional designation or progress toward completion.
• Project Management Professional certification or equivalent project-management training.

Skills/Competencies

• Analytical skills: Evaluates pricing, supplier performance, commercial risk, and sourcing alternatives.

• Problem-solving skills: Identifies and resolves purchasing, delivery, receiving, and invoice issues.
• Communication skills: Communicates requirements and recommendations clearly to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Organizational skills: Manages multiple sourcing activities, priorities, and delivery schedules.
• Negotiation skills: Negotiates pricing, availability, delivery, service, and other commercial terms.
• Relationship management skills: Builds productive relationships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.

Revised: November 2026

* The Company rather than management retains the discretion to add to or change duties of position at any time.