Procurement Coordinator

Rising Edge Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Coordinator to support sourcing materials and services for various projects. This role involves liaising with departments to streamline purchasing operations and enhance supply chain efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a background in procurement, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact project timelines and overall company success. If you are proactive and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)

Paid Time Off Benefits

Weekly Pay Periods

Employee Assistance Program – Counseling

DPSP matching program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with procurement software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing materials and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Liaise with departments to enhance supply chain efficiency.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management

Accreditations such as SCMP, CPIM, CSCP

Tools

Procurement Software

ViewPoint (Vista)

Job description

Role

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Coordinator will assist in sourcing materials, tools, equipment, and services for projects, and maintaining accurate records. The Procurement Coordinator will also liaise with other departments to streamline purchasing operations and enhance supply chain efficiency. They will fulfill requests from the estimating team to ensure accurate and competitive pricing for project estimates and proposals, while maintaining and updating a material database. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and proactive in ensuring that procurement processes run smoothly and efficiently, contributing to the company's overall success and project timelines.

Responsibilities

1. Price all required low-risk materials or services in the most cost-effective manner from multiple vendors while ensuring technical compliance and delivery dates are met.
2. Review and maintain the requested estimating project Bill of Materials (BOM).
3. Accountable for estimating project quotes and ensuring that all quotes are timely sourced and received from suppliers or subcontractors to align with proposal deadlines.
4. Work closely with project teams to gather purchase requirements and specifications for project needs.
5. Organize quotes received and used for easy transition to the Project Procurement Team upon award.
6. Maintain vendor relationships and assist in the analysis of supplier performance and pricing.
7. Manage the procurement database, ensuring all records are up-to-date and accurately reflect transactions.
8. Prepare reports on purchasing activities, including cost analysis and savings opportunities. Perform other duties as assigned by the Procurement Manager.

Qualifications

1. Post-secondary education or diploma in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management is preferred but not required.
2. Accreditations such as SCMP, CPIM, CSCP would be an asset.
3. A minimum of 2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
4. Experience/Knowledge of the electrical utility industry would be considered an asset.
5. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make sound decisions.
6. Familiarity with procurement software and tools; experience in ViewPoint (Vista) is considered a plus.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
8. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
9. Understanding of basic contract law and procurement regulations is an asset.

Benefits

1. Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
2. Paid Time Off Benefits
3. Weekly Pay Periods
4. Employee Assistance Program – Counseling
5. DPSP matching program that offers increased matching contributions based on your years of service with the company.