Parts Management Coordinator - Bar W

United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Limited; Prince George; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual incentive

Overtime eligible

Health & dental

RRSP

Paid vacation

Employee assistance

Career progression

Safety program

Job summary

Bar W Petroleum & Electric in Prince George, BC is seeking a Parts Management Coordinator to requisition, purchase, and coordinate materials for projects and work orders, working closely with Dispatch and Operations to ensure material accuracy and on-time delivery.

The role requires a high school diploma and 5+ years in buying/logistics, with vendor negotiation, data entry discipline, and forklift experience as assets. We offer competitive pay, benefits, RRSP, vacation, and career progression.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 5+ years in buying/logistics.
• Experience using vendors to negotiate price, quality and delivery is preferred.
• Forklift experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Requisition and reserve material purchases and manage inventory.
• Coordinate with Dispatch to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Negotiate with vendors to meet schedule and optimize costs.
• Record data accurately and maintain freight logs.
• Serve as primary contact for parts requests from clients.
• Support warranty claims and process parts requests from clients and technicians.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Logistics coordination

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Prince George, British Columbia, CA, V2K 3B1

Bar W Petroleum & Electricis a diverse contracting and service company supporting two major industry sectors in Alberta B.C., Saskatchewan, NWT and Yukon, the Industrial/Commercial Electrical Industry, and the Downstream Petroleum Industry. Bar W has built a strong foundation of people, reputation, and integrity since 1988. Bar W is owned and operated by the United Farmers of Alberta since 2007.

Position Summary:

Reporting to theService Operations Manager,theParts Management Coordinatoris to accurately requisition, purchase, logistically coordinate, expedite and receive materials required for projects and work orders working closely with Dispatch and Operations. This Parts Management Coordinator needs to provide exceptional customer service to our walk‑in and call in orders.

Why work at BarW?

• Competitive compensation, annual incentive program and overtime eligible
• Employer paid benefits: health, dental, health care spending account, personal spending account (health and fitness) & more.
• RRSP program
• Paid vacation.
• Employee and family assistance program
• Career progression with an industry leading team of experts
• Company/Personal safety program

What you will be doing?

• Responsible for requisition / reservation material purchases and inventory management. Work closely with Dispatch to ensure material accuracy and delivery. Optimize the material component of a job via working closely with project and service teams.
• Negotiate when required with vendors on price, quality and delivery of materials to meet installation/service schedule to maximize margin. Initiate material claims with vendors. Optimally manage materials and logistics costs in support of operations.
• Provide logistical coordination support with Dispatch. Technically receive materials at Warehouse. Ensure materials are technically acceptable for installation in relation to quality. Ensure materials are procured and delivered within budget.
• Ensure data entry is accurate; responsible for maintaining detailed incoming and outgoing freight log.
• Be prime contact for clients requesting parts via telephone. Assist in warranty claims on materials to vendors. Process client and technician phone and walk‑in requests for parts.
• Responsible to read, understand and comply with UFA/BarW and client's Health, Safety and Environment Policies and Safe Work Practices and/or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• High school diploma, 5+ years’ experience as a buyer/logistical materials management.
• Parts Management Education experience as a buyer/logistical materials management is considered an asset.
• Must have experience working directly with vendors negotiating price, quality and delivery.
• Obtain more than 2 years of experience on estimating materials is an asset.
• Forklift experience is an asset.

This is a safety sensitive position. The successful applicant will be required to pass (negative result) a drug and alcohol screening test (includes cannabis) and criminal background check (if applicable) as a condition of employment.

You and UFA. Let’s Grow Together.

UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most progressive agricultural co‑operatives. We’re a multi‑billion‑dollar organization that offers the products, services, and support our 127,000+ members need to build, grow and succeed. While our roots will always be in agriculture, we’re proud to support the industries and communities that drive Western Canada’s economy. We need your skills, expertise and ideas to help us keep growing.

• A Business with a Purpose - Join a member‑owned co‑operative with a mission that matters: improving the well‑being of our members, helping them feed the world, and enabling investment in local communities.
• Recognized and Rewarded for Your Performance - At UFA, success is shared. You’ll own your work and be recognized for both individual and organizational results.
• Work‑Life Success - We prioritize safety, respect your time, and offer flexible options and comprehensive benefits to support your life inside and outside of work.
• We Help Each Other Grow - Our collaborative culture fosters growth through hands‑on experience, mentorship, training, educational support, and diverse career paths.

Diversity Equity, and Belonging

At UFA, we care about our employees and what makes them unique. We strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes employees from diverse backgrounds, where everyone can do their best work. If you require accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact [e-mail] .

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