Purchaser

Precision Drilling Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the drilling sector seeks a Purchaser to join its team in Calgary. This vital role involves negotiating the procurement of goods and services, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring efficient material supply. The position offers competitive remuneration and a supportive work environment fostering career growth.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

Pension match

Long-term disability coverage

Casual work environment

Personal development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in procurement.
• Ability to manage high-pressure deliverables.
• Attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate the purchase of goods and services.
• Source vendors and negotiate prices.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Detail oriented

Organization

Education

Degree or diploma in a related discipline

Job description

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Precision Drilling has an onsite opening for a Purchaser, eager for fresh challenges and development that could pave the way for future career growth as our business continues to innovate and grow.

Joining Precision Drilling means joining a supportive culture that values your role as a key contributor to our future. As a large company with a close-knit atmosphere, you’ll collaborate closely with leadership and colleagues throughout the organization.

Combined with a competitive remuneration package, you will enjoy the advantages of:

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, Pension match, long-term disability coverage, and product discount programs.
• A casual work environment where you can expect to enjoy a work-life balance that promotes personal health, well-being, and family life!
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• Precision offers competitive time off packages as applicable.

Summary

The Purchaser will report to the Purchasing & Materials Supervisor. This role is responsible for the procurement and receiving of materials. They must have strong communication and negotiation skills, be detail orientated and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate the purchase of goods and services based on specific customer-defined requirements
• Source vendors and negotiate prices of goods
• Review vendor pricing and recommend potential sources of cost reduction
• Work with financial systems, in particular, the purchasing modules
• Work with internal and external customers and ensure timely delivery of goods
• Ensure alignment within company purchasing policies and procedures
• Work with the inventory group to forecast demands, maintain stock levels and prevent stock-outs
• Place purchase orders upon regular review of customer and site requirements
• Communicate with vendors to provide pricing for upgrades and options
• Review and process claims against suppliers
• Maintain good working relationships with Rostel’s primary supplier base while developing relationships with other suppliers
• Use the engineering bill of material requisitions for production orders
• Match incoming goods or services as per the requirements of their purchase orders

Knowledge & Skills

Ability to manage high-pressure, high-expectation deliverables

Demonstrate excellent product knowledge

Attention to detail with the ability to multi-task

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work well with others while under minimal supervision

Education

A degree or diploma in a related discipline is considered an asset.

Experience

Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in procurement