Purchaser

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc.; Town of Athabasca; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forestry company in Alberta is hiring a Purchaser responsible for procurement of materials and services, managing supplier relationships, and improving procurement processes. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and generous vacation. Ideal candidates have experience in supply chain management and strong negotiation skills.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Company-paid health benefits

Compressed work schedule

Relocation assistance

Four weeks annual vacation

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of materials and services procurement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieve procurement goals while optimizing price and delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships and evaluate performance.
• Prepare complex documents and analyze data for reports.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Supply chain knowledge

Multi-tasking

Education

Post-secondary education in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

POSTING DATE: July 24, 2025

JOB NUMBER: 2025-66

HYBRID WORK: Eligible

POSITION TYPE: Permanent

LOCATION: Athabasca Area, Alberta

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a Purchaser to work out of our mill site near Athabasca, Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing materials, parts, supplies, equipment, and services by following established purchasing policies and procedures while optimizing price, delivery, and terms. The Purchaser is responsible for contract administration and supplier relationships.

Who Are We?

Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America. Our mill is located near the communities of Athabasca, Boyle & Lac La Biche. We are leaders in our industry, from our quality products, mill operations and responsible forest management practices, to the way we grow and develop our team members and work with local communities. We are continuously exploring new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products with a commitment to strong environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility – a commitment that is demonstrated by our long-standing Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification*.

Role Responsibilities

Procurement

• Achieve specific procurement goals within area of responsibility.
• Streamlining and improvement of established procurement procedures.

Business and Contract Requirements

• Identify business and contract requirements.
• Write specifications for a small portfolio or area of the business for existing contracts and/or new contracts.

Contract Management

• Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.

Supplier Evaluation & Performance

• Source and evaluate new suppliers.
• Evaluate existing supplier performance to reduce costs.
• Improve delivery, times, method and costs.
• Alleviate risks and drive continuous improvement.

Data Collection & Analysis

• Collate and analyse data using a variety of tools, methods, and formats.

Document Preparation

• Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Gathering and summarizing of data for special reports.

Role Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Business, and/or Supply Chain Management.
• 3 - 5 + Years’ experience in manufacturing, forestry, transportation, logistics, Customer Service, or Procurement /Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in inventory planning / management, supply chain concepts, and related methodologies is considered an asset.
• Experience in contract and competitive bid legislate is considered an asset.
• Proven multi-tasking skills to handle multiple concurrent work items in dynamic environment, under tight deadlines and requirements; strong decision-making skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong understanding of materials and services procurement as well as contracting and contract deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Other

• Understand Business Requirements & Risk – Understand and balance requests for materials and services, examine the needs of the business (including risk assessment) and ensure fulfilment in accordance with the Supply Chain Management operational model.
• Supply Chain Acumen – Knowledge and understanding of provincial, national and international supply chains: including, but not limited to carriers such as railways, trucking, and shipping.
• Negotiation - Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to negotiate independently while providing guidance and training to others on how to help the organization by obtaining consensus between two or more internal or external parties who may have different interests.
• Collaboration – Represent supply chain in cross-functional teams to provide knowledge and input to help formulate contract strategies and execution.
• Alignment – Ensure all procurement activities are aligned with the purchasing strategy and procurement plan.
• Drive improvement – Implement continuous improvement opportunities to drive value for SCM and the overall project team.
• Time Management – Ensure all business needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Computer Skills – Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).

What We Offer

• A competitive annual salary including a company-paid pension at 7% and matching RRSP up to 3%.
• Company-paid dental and extended health benefits, including a health care and taxable spending account and supplemental life insurance.
• Compressed work schedule (Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
• Hybrid Work Arrangement Program, depending on eligibility.
• Four week’s annual vacation to start, increasing with years of service.
• Relocation Assistance Program, depending on eligibility.
• Team-based culture that encourages work-life balance.

To apply today and learn more about Al-Pac's current opportunities, please visit: alpac.ca/grow-with-us

Legal Statement

Al-Pac is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We wish to express our thanks to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

*FSC-C021640