Procurement Buyer: Drive Efficient POs & Negotiations

Irving Oil Ltd.; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Onsite fitness facility

Onsite medical team

Café

Flexible benefits plan (three levels)

Job summary

Irving Oil Ltd. is seeking an Associate Procurement Specialist - Buyer to oversee procure-to-pay processes and supplier negotiations for goods and services at Canada’s largest refinery site.

You will coordinate with requestors, contract specialists, and suppliers to ensure accurate PO setup, approvals, and on-time delivery. The role emphasizes strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in SCM, Finance, or Accounting.
• 2–3 years of Procure to Pay, sourcing, and negotiation experience.
• Familiar with basic Contract Management concepts.
• Experience with Oracle EBS is an asset.
• Experience with various ERPs.

Responsibilities

• Understand business requirements and manage the procure-to-pay process via daily requisition reviews.
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure best value for the company.
• Negotiate PO terms with guidance from senior Buyers.
• Issue purchase orders and obtain approvals.
• Follow through with suppliers to acknowledge PO commitments.
• Expedite deliveries to site dates.
• Resolve invoice holds/errors to ensure timely payment.
• Close POs timely to mitigate risk.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Negotiation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Oracle EBS

ERP systems

Job description

Irving Oil Ltd. is seeking an Associate Procurement Specialist - Buyer to oversee procure-to-pay processes and supplier negotiations for goods and services at Canada’s largest refinery site.

You will coordinate with requestors, contract specialists, and suppliers to ensure accurate PO setup, approvals, and on-time delivery. The role emphasizes strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.