Junior Buyer: Fast-Paced PTP & Negotiations

Pantheon Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pantheon Inc. in Calgary is seeking a junior Buyer to support multiple business lines by processing requisitions and converting them into purchase orders on a daily basis. The role involves collecting vendor proposals and engaging in simple price negotiations under supervision.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the strategic buyer, ensuring timely invoice payments and accurate PO maintenance, with room to grow into more complex procurement tasks.

Qualifications

• Junior Buyer position suitable for candidates with basic procurement exposure.
• Must be able to process requisitions into purchase orders daily.
• Ability to collect vendor proposals and conduct simple price negotiations.
• Able to address invoice discrepancies and support timely payment.

Responsibilities

• Processes a queue of requisitions and converts to purchase orders on a daily basis.
• Collects written proposals from vendors as needed.
• Conducts simple negotiations of pricing and general terms & conditions.
• Addresses invoice discrepancies from the purchase order or the goods receipt and approves invoice payment for any additional freight costs not accounted for on purchase order.
• Liaises with the strategic buyer regarding project or turnaround purchases and potential bundles
• Provides support to ensure timely invoice payment.
• Handles any PO maintenance for orders processed (e.g. update PO text, update delivery date, etc.)

Skills

PtP knowledge

Negotiation

Vendor management

Contract development

Contract management

Relationship management

Analytical

Customer focus

Communication skills

Job description

Pantheon Inc. in Calgary is seeking a junior Buyer to support multiple business lines by processing requisitions and converting them into purchase orders on a daily basis. The role involves collecting vendor proposals and engaging in simple price negotiations under supervision.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the strategic buyer, ensuring timely invoice payments and accurate PO maintenance, with room to grow into more complex procurement tasks.