Home Office Purchaser

Bantrel Co.; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Home Office Purchaser to join their dynamic Energy team. This role involves managing Purchase Orders and engaging with suppliers to ensure project requirements are met efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, particularly within EPC or related industries, and will thrive in a collaborative environment. With a commitment to safety and quality, this company offers a vibrant culture and opportunities for career advancement. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a supportive workplace, this position is for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Learning environment

Career advancement opportunities

Community involvement initiatives

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in procurement-related duties is required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to optimize procurement.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Communication

Emotional Intelligence

Teamwork

Education

Post-Secondary education in Business

Post-Secondary education in Law

Post-Secondary education in Engineering

Post-Secondary education in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Construction Management (EPC / EPCM) services in Canada.

For 40 years we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canada’s most challenging and complex energy, mining, infrastructure and nuclear projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety and quality. Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our primary Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto office locations and delivers construction management and self-perform construction services at various Client sites across Canada.

We operate independently but leverage the global expertise of and provide resources to our affiliate Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and remain Canadian focused including through our other shareholder, McCaig Investments, a respected local family group of businesses and deep community supporter. Our private ownership provides long-term business planning and strategic decision horizons supported by a strong financial position.

We are currently seeking a qualified Home Office Purchaser to join our Energy team, based out of Calgary or Edmonton. The Home Office Purchaser performs tasks involved in the formation and administration of Purchase Orders (POs). They exercise judgement in performing assigned tasks consistent with the development of skills as determined by the assigned supervisor. They communicate with suppliers and personnel within Bantrel to establish a clear definition of PO requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs project activities involved with bidding, evaluating and committing Purchase Orders (POs) and PO administration including:
  • Preparation and maintenance of bidder’s lists
  • Issuing RFPs
  • Negotiating to obtain preferred pricing, terms and conditions to the greatest extent possible
  • Reviewing bid tabulations for accuracy
  • Preparing POs and executing PO commitments within delegated signing authority and obtaining signatures that require higher authority
  • Developing and maintaining pro forma documents, including legal comments to commercial terms and conditions
  • Ensuring project purchasing activities are consistent with Bantrel Policies and Procedures
  • Directing negotiations to obtain preferred pricing, terms and conditions to the greatest extent possible
  • Coordinating purchasing operations in control and support offices, and providing guidance to project jobsite personnel
  • Monitoring the Material Requisition Status Sheet to ensure milestone dates are being met
  • Monitoring milestone status to ensure supplier engineering, fabrication and shipments are meeting the project schedule dates
  • Ensuring that changes, claims and disputes are satisfactorily resolved and required approvals are on file
  • Ensuring PO revisions are being processed in a timely manner
  • Ensuring PO close outs are completed in a timely manner
  • Additional duties as required

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in procurement related duties is required.
• Prior experience in EPC or related industries in function of Procurement, Engineering or Construction is required.
• Post-Secondary education in Business, Law, Engineering or Construction Management is an asset.
• Knowledge of international Procurement.
• Fosters a positive and collaborative work culture and champions the Mission and Values by leading by example.
• Unquestionable ethics and integrity and a high degree of Emotional Intelligence.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate with Stakeholders including Clients, Senior Leaders, and frontline employees.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
• Brings a team-centric approach that is supportive and encouraging.
• Can manage shifting priorities while maintaining deliverable deadlines.

Additional Information

Our culture is guided by our Mission and Values, which shape how we treat one another, our Clients, and how we achieve excellence. Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement, employee volunteerism, and corporate philanthropy.

We offer a competitive compensation package, a great learning environment, interesting & challenging work and the opportunity for career advancement.

As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver’s Abstract. Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration. No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please.