Senior Buyer/Expeditor

Equinox Engineering Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinox Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Senior Buyer/Expeditor in Calgary, AB, to lead procurement activities on complex energy projects. The role covers the full lifecycle from bid lists to awards, with close collaboration among engineering teams, vendors, and clients.

Ideal candidates bring 7-15 years of EPCM procurement and expediting experience, strong communication, and a proactive approach to meeting project milestones in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7-15 years EPCM procurement, expediting, or supply chain experience.
• Strong oil & gas project knowledge, with pipeline and facility experience preferred.
• Vendor management and supplier coordination proven.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Execute the full procurement cycle including bid lists, RFQs, bid evaluations, and award of goods and services.
• Prepare and evaluate commercial bid packages and contracts.
• Coordinate and expedite vendor deliverables to meet project schedules.
• Support procurement reporting and milestone tracking.
• Collaborate with engineering, vendors, and client supply chain groups.

Skills

Vendor management

Expediting

Scheduling & logistics

Communication

Analytical problem solving

Job description

Senior Buyer/Expeditor

Department: SCM

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Calgary, AB, Canada

Description

Equinox Engineering is an International EPCM leader known for innovative facility design and engineering across natural gas, oil, heavy oil, carbon capture, power generation, emerging energy, and brownfield Projects around the globe. We work with top energy producers in the USA, Canada, and internationally. We are committed to identifying and retaining the most talented employees to delivering high quality projects of all sizes and complexities that exceed client expectations.

We are seeking a Senior Buyer/Expeditor with 7-15 years of experience who is eager to contribute to fast-paced project teams, support procurement execution, and ensure timely delivery of materials and services for complex energy projects. This role offers hands‑on involvement across the full procurement lifecycle, exposure to diverse projects, and close collaboration with engineering teams, vendors, and clients.

Why Join Equinox?

• Meaningful work on a wide range of energy and processing projects
• Strong, people‑focused culture emphasizing mentorship, collaboration, and technical growth
• Flexible and supportive work environment with long‑term career development opportunities
• Entrepreneurial culture that fosters creative and commercially minded leaders

What You’ll Do

Technical Support

• Execute the full procurement cycle including bid list development, RFQs, bid evaluations, and award of goods and services
• Prepare and evaluate commercial bid packages and contracts
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures and project execution plans
• Support identification of long‑lead and critical materials

Collaboration & Project Execution

• Act as liaison between vendors, engineering, project teams, and client supply chain groups
• Coordinate and expedite vendor deliverables to meet project schedules
• Resolve technical and commercial clarifications between stakeholders
• Contribute to procurement reporting and milestone tracking
• Participate in project and procurement meetings

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Maintain a high level of ethical conduct in all supplier interactions
• Ensure procurement activities align with company standards and client requirements
• Support quality and documentation requirements for materials and services

Technical Exposure

• Work across oil & gas facility and pipeline projects, including conventional oil, heavy oil, and natural gas developments
• Gain exposure to specialized projects such as SAGD, CSS, steam systems, and emulsion pipelines
• Develop expertise in vendor management, expediting, logistics, and material tracking within EPCM environments

About You

• 7-15 years of EPCM experience in procurement, expediting, or supply chain
• Strong understanding of oil & gas projects, with pipeline and facility experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience in vendor management and supplier coordination
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment
• Experience with heavy oil projects (SAGD, CSS, pipelines) is considered an asset