Junior Buyer

Canlin Energy Corporation; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canlin Energy Corporation in Calgary seeks a Purchasing/ P2P professional to manage purchase-to-pay processes, contracts, and supplier negotiations. The role supports internal stakeholders, maintains vendor relationships, and ensures policy compliance in a fast-paced oil and gas environment.

You will onboard new vendors, issue POs, monitor performance, and seek cost savings while collaborating with finance, operations, and legal teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience.
• Familiar with P2P, contracts, and PO issuance.
• Knowledge of competitive bidding procedures.
• Basic knowledge of procurement contract terms.
• MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for the purchase-to-pay process.
• Help establish purchase orders and contracts with suppliers.
• Assist with sourcing activities and evaluating vendor submissions.
• Assist senior buyers during sourcing events and negotiations.
• Assist in procurement by preparing POs, reviewing submissions, and coordinating awards.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency and cost savings.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain vendor information in procurement systems.
• Assist with contract administration and documentation tracking.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet purchasing needs.
• Onboard new vendors and coordinate setup activities.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Supply chain diploma/degree

Tools

Maximo Purchasing

Job description

Reporting to theManager of Maintenance, Automation and Supply Chain you will be proficient inthe execution of the purchase to pay (P2P) process, including strategicsourcing, contract negotiation and analysis, issuance of Purchase Orders (PO’s)and effectively troubleshooting issues related to the process. You will provideadvice and counsel to other business units and end users in the P2P processensuring that the controls and governance framework are adhered to while stillproviding the necessary service levels. The successful candidate will alsoprovide a variety of administrative and commercial support services for theday-to-day Supply Chain functions including maintaining vendor relationshipsand resolving related issues, onboarding of new vendors, inventory management,and competitive bid processes. You are a friendly, efficient individual whothrives in a challenging, fast-paced role.

This is a full-timeposition based in our Calgary office. Canlin provides a flexible workingenvironment with the opportunity to work remotely one day per week.

The successfulcandidate will be a graduate of a relevant post-secondary program such asSupply Chain Management, Business or Finance with 2 or more years of SupplyChain experience.

Location: Calgary, AB

The Role

• Provide day-to-day support for thepurchase-to-pay process, assisting internal stakeholders with procurementactivities while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Work with internal departments andsuppliers to help establish purchase orders and contracts required for theprocurement of goods and services.
• Assist with sourcing activities bygathering vendor information, obtaining quotations, and supporting theevaluation process.
• Support Senior Buyers during sourcingevents, contract reviews, and supplier negotiations.
• Assist in the procurement of goods andservices by preparing purchase orders, reviewing vendor submissions, and coordinating award documentation.
• Help identify opportunities to improveprocurement efficiency and support cost-saving initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain accurate vendor information within procurement systems.
• Assist with the administration of existing contracts, ensuring documentation is maintained and keyrequirements are tracked.
• Work closely with internalstakeholders to understand purchasing requirements and help ensurematerials and services are sourced in a timely manner.
• Research and identify potential newsuppliers to support business needs.
• Support the maintenance and administration of preferred supplier and vendor lists.
• Assist with onboarding new vendors, including collecting required documentation and coordinating setupactivities.
• Maintain positive supplierrelationships by responding to vendor inquiries in a professional and timelymanner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Person

• Preferred post-secondary diploma ordegree in Supply Chain Management, Business/Business Administration, orFinance with Supply Chain specialization.
• More than 2 years of Supply Chain experience.
• Previous experience with the MaximoPurchasing platform would be an asset.
• Knowledge of competitive biddingprocedures and the overall purchase to pay process.
• Basic working knowledge of procurementcontract terms and conditions.
• Strong computer skills with MicrosoftOffice programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communicationskills and the ability to maintain collaborative working relationshipswith other team members across functional groups finance, operations, facilities, drilling & completions, legal counsel.
• Self-starter who can workindependently and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines andwork under pressure.
• Constant attention to detail andstrong documentation skills.
• Proven analytical, problem solving andorganizational skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.