Buyer – Maintenance & Projects

Agilus Work Solutions; Redwater; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Cutting-edge refinery technologies

Exposure to multidisciplinary teams

Weekday schedule: Mon-Fri 6:30 AM to 4

Job summary

Agilus Work Solutions is hiring a Buyer – Maintenance & Projects for a fast-paced refinery environment in Redwater, Alberta. The contract position runs through December 2026.

You will lead procurement activities related to maintenance, reliability, and operational excellence, including PO creation, RFQs/RFPs, and supplier negotiations. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of procurement experience in an operating setting, preferably in maintenance and turnaround contexts, and a university degree with

Qualifications

• 7+ years of procurement experience in an operating environment, preferably supporting Maintenance, Turnaround, and small capital/site projects.
• University degree and/or professional certification such as SCMP is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of procurement across materials, engineered/fabricated items, and services.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, administer, and follow up on Purchase Orders and contracts.
• Review requisitions and scopes of work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Execute procurement activities in accordance with Supply Chain Management policies, procedures, and plans.
• Establish and maintain appropriate controls and processes for the acquisition of goods and services.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with corporate policies, risk and insurance requirements, government regulations, and applicable standards.
• Develop demand plans with internal client groups and collaborate with planning teams to ensure materials and spare parts are procured and expedited on time.
• Support the procurement of inventory items, including spare parts and chemicals.
• Prepare and issue RFQs and RFPs, evaluate bids, negotiate terms, and make purchasing recommendations.
• Assist with sourcing engineered and fabricated items for maintenance and site projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Facilitation skills

Procurement knowledge

Education

University degree

SCMP certification

Tools

Maximo

ERP system

Job description

Join a high-performing Supply Chain team and lead critical procurement activities that support maintenance, reliability, and operational excellence in a fast-paced refinery environment. Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Buyer – Maintenance & Projects in the Oil & Gas / Energy industry in Redwater, Alberta. This is a contract position through the end of December 2026.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge refinery technologies
• Exposure to multidisciplinary teams and complex projects
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM

A day in the life:

• Develop, execute, administer, and follow up on Purchase Orders and contracts.
• Review requisitions and scopes of work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Execute procurement activities in accordance with Supply Chain Management policies, procedures, and plans.
• Establish and maintain appropriate controls and processes for the acquisition of goods and services.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with corporate policies, risk and insurance requirements, government regulations, and applicable standards.
• Develop demand plans with internal client groups and collaborate with planning teams to ensure materials and spare parts are procured and expedited on time.
• Support the procurement of inventory items, including spare parts and chemicals.
• Prepare and issue RFQs and RFPs, evaluate bids, negotiate terms, and make purchasing recommendations.
• Assist with sourcing engineered and fabricated items for maintenance and site projects.

You bring:

• Advanced computer and ERP system experience.
• Experience with Maximo or a similar ERP/procurement system is an asset.
• 7+ years of procurement experience in an operating environment, preferably supporting Maintenance, Turnaround, and small capital/site projects.
• University degree and/or professional certification such as SCMP is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of procurement across materials, engineered/fabricated items, and services.
• Understanding of business law as it relates to contracting and procurement.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles and practices.
• Proven experience negotiating complex agreements involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong procurement, analytical, interpersonal, negotiation, and facilitation skills.