Site Buyer – Electrical Focus

Tundra Talent Community; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Alberta is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing for construction sites. This role involves receiving requisitions, purchasing materials, and maintaining supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a technical background in logistics or procurement and over three years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience related to procurement.
• Deep understanding of electrical distribution components.

Responsibilities

• Receive purchase requisitions from Superintendents.
• Purchase site materials and equipment.
• Organize occasional transportation of materials.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Management

Autonomy

Education

Technical background in logistics or procurement

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Procurement, the Buyer is responsible for purchasing for the construction sites.

Responsibilities :

1. Receive purchase requisitions from Superintendents and the Regional Logistic Coordinator
2. Purchase site materials and equipment
3. Carry out purchase orders
4. Obtain approval of purchase orders
5. Search for innovative products and new suppliers for the respective provinces
6. Follow up on out-of-stock products, delivery note reconciliations with purchase orders, and invoice approval
7. Request bids from suppliers
8. Organize occasional transportation of materials
9. Plan product groupings for annual agreements

Requirements :

• Technical background in logistics or procurement
• Deep understanding of electrical distribution components - low & medium voltage, grounding material, etc.
• Over 3 years of experience related to procurement
• Excellent communication and relationship skills
• Highly autonomous and able to manage emergencies