Purchasing Agent - Spools & Vessels

Enerflex Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative in-office environment

Job summary

Enerflex Ltd. is seeking a Purchasing Agent in Calgary to drive procurement for spool and pressure vessel fabrication. You will manage the full P2P cycle, work with expediting to meet production deadlines, and collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure materials meet specs.

Join a collaborative, experienced team at Enerflex's Calgary location and help optimize cost, quality, and delivery while supporting energy infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with instrumentation, valves, gauges, transmitters, or similar industrial products is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of oil and gas manufacturing materials and supplier networks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials for spool and pressure vessel fabrication per engineering specs.
• Maintain purchase orders and P2P cycle; coordinate with expediting to align with production schedules.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and project teams to ensure materials meet specs and requirements.
• Investigate PO discrepancies including price, quantity, quality, and delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive supplier improvement initiatives.
• Build strong supplier relationships for reliable service and long-term partnerships.
• Identify procurement process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Source materials and negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and terms.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and ethical sourcing standards.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

SAP

MS Office

Tools

SAP

Job description

Reporting to the Supervisor, Supply Chain, the Purchasing Agent is responsible for procuring materials and services that support Enerflex's manufacturing operations and inventory requirements. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the timely availability of materials by collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional looking to expand their knowledge within a fast-paced manufacturing environment while working alongside a collaborative and experienced team.

This position will be located at our 4700 47 Street SE Calgary, AB location.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Procure materials required for spool and pressure vessel fabrication, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and project requirements.
• Maintain purchasing queue and purchase orders through full P2P cycle. Work with expediting team to ensure supplier commitments align with production schedules and project deadlines.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Material Control, and Project teams to ensure purchased materials meet technical specifications and business requirements.
• Investigate and resolve purchase order discrepancies, including pricing, quantity, quality, and delivery variances.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, cost, and on-time delivery, providing regular feedback and supporting continuous supplier improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable service and long-term partnerships.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiencies.
• Source materials and services for manufacturing operations by identifying qualified suppliers and negotiating competitive pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of3 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment, or equivalent experience in a sales or distribution role supporting industrial products such as instrumentation, valves, gauges, transmitters, and related equipment.
• Experience purchasing or working with instrumentation, valves, gauges, transmitters, and other industrial products is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of materials, products, and services used in the oil and gas manufacturing industry, including an understanding of market conditions, supplier networks, and customer requirements, is preferred.
• Experience supporting piping and pressure vessel manufacturing is considered an asset, particularly within the natural gas or energy industry.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a cross-functional team to deliver exceptional internal customer service.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build consensus and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and experience working with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Professional designations such as Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and innovative, with the initiative to improve procurement processes and contribute to departmental and organizational success.
• Comfortable adapting to change and leveraging systems and technology to improve reporting, operational efficiency, and overall procurement performance.

About Us:

Transforming Energy for a Sustainable Future.Enerflex is a premier integrated global provider of energy infrastructure solutions, covering gas processing, compression, power generation, refrigeration, cryogenic, energy transition, and water solutions. We proudly employ more than 5,000 highly skilled employees across over 25 countries worldwide.
Enerflex places its coreValues of Integrity, Commitment, Creativity, and Successinto action across all aspects of the business. Our innovation, strong commitment to safety, and superior service to our customers positions us as the optimal partner to meet the needs of the dynamic energy industry.
We foster a culture of ensuring our employees have the tools to do their jobs right, but to also thrive in their roles. We pride ourselves in our competitive wages, extensive rewards programs, celebration of successes of individuals and teams, and are committed to ensuring Enerflex remains a safe and inclusive space for all.

What Enerflex Offers You:

• Values Based Organization
• Competitive Compensation
• Safety Focused Culture
• Incentive Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Collaborative in office work environment, supportive team members

Enerflex is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Enerflex grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunities are provided in recruitment, hiring, promotions, wages, benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.