Strategic Purchasing Agent – Materials & Cost Savings

CDN; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

RRSP matching

Generous vacation

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

CDN is seeking a Purchasing Agent in Fort St. John, BC to source, procure, and coordinate materials for maintenance and construction projects. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will build supplier relationships and drive cost-effective solutions to support operations.

Ideal candidates are detail oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks. Experience with Excel, Word, and Outlook is required, and on-call participation may be expected.

Qualifications

• Experience using Excel, Word and Outlook for day-to-day procurement tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy in data entry.

Responsibilities

• Process orders from start to finish, following procedures and ensuring proper communication.
• Confirm delivery details, enter parts into the system, and keep data error-free.
• Conduct product research for pricing, availability, and sourcing.
• Pick orders, assist in receiving, and arrange loading and transport of materials.
• Pursue cost savings opportunities and follow inventory control procedures.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and field staff; assist shipping and receiving.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental practices; attend safety meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

On-call readiness

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

CDN is seeking a Purchasing Agent in Fort St. John, BC to source, procure, and coordinate materials for maintenance and construction projects. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will build supplier relationships and drive cost-effective solutions to support operations.

Ideal candidates are detail oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks. Experience with Excel, Word, and Outlook is required, and on-call participation may be expected.