Senior Purchaser - Warehouse & Procurement

Precision Drilling Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Purchaser for their Warehouse & Procurement team. This role is crucial for managing inventory and ensuring the smooth operation of the warehouse. You will collaborate with operations to adjust inventory levels based on rig activity and work closely with local vendors. Your expertise in procurement and strong organizational skills will help drive improvements and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency. If you are passionate about procurement in the oilfield sector and thrive in a dynamic team environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in oilfield product procurement required.
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP, is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Procure and manage inventory for the warehouse efficiently.
• Collaborate with operations to meet rig fleet needs and optimize inventory.
• Ensure timely processing of orders and monitor vendor performance.

Skills

Inventory Management

Procurement

SAP

Time Management

Communication Skills

Oilfield Consumable Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in a Related Discipline

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Senior Purchaser - Warehouse & Procurement

Company: Precision Drilling Company, LP

Location: Odessa, Texas

Onsite

The Senior Purchaser, Warehouse & Procurement position is accountable for inventory management, buyouts, and the efficient and safe operation of our WTX warehouse. The employee will work with operations to adjust inventory levels with rig activity as well as working with local vendors.

Responsibilities

1. Procure, receive, and review incoming orders for accuracy of materials, pricing, value, and quality
2. Creation of stock picking tickets
3. Procure, receive, handle, ship, and monitor quality on all buy-out and inventory materials
4. Ensuring all orders are processed and completed on a timely basis; all delivery dates tracked and updated
5. Notifying freight companies of upcoming shipment requirements
6. Continuously monitor supply store inventory levels and investment values
7. Documenting inventory usage history and turnover ratios
8. Assist with picking stock orders when required
9. Assist in warehouse layout and space requirements in order to prevent loss or damage, achieve full warehouse optimization, and continuously drive improvements
10. Coordinating with Finance Department regarding order and/or vendor issues
11. Coordinating with warehouse personnel regarding order accuracy and shipping
12. Emphasizing product/service features and benefits, quote prices, discuss credit terms and prepare sales order forms and/or reports
13. Investigate and troubleshoot customer service issues
14. Assisting in day-to-day warehouse operations when required
15. Assist physical inventory count procedure
16. Lead and participate in cross-function teams, addressing procurement challenges and opportunities
17. Collaborate consistently with Operations to determine the rig fleet’s needs
18. Be available after hours to assist rigs with critical parts
19. Various other duties as required
20. Optimal vendors used by evaluating cost and quality
21. Material Master utilized when possible
22. Free text procurement kept to a minimum
23. Cycle count accuracy
24. Policing vendor performance, finding new sources of supply, and managing cost
25. Strong knowledge of oilfield consumable requirements (drilling, well servicing, snubbing, manufacturing, vendors)
26. A positive attitude towards customers and co-workers
27. Strong time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills
28. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
29. Must be committed to safety and the promotion of a safe work environment
30. Must be able to work as part of a dynamic team

Education

• Degree or diploma in a related discipline considered an asset

Experience

• Experience with ERP systems – SAP an asset
• Minimum 5 years in oilfield product procurement
• Upstream oilfield supply experience is considered an asset
• Drilling rig product knowledge an asset