Buyer (Intermediate)
JOB_52990641118065Job type
ContractLocation
CalgaryProfession
Procurement And Supply ChainIndustry
Energy, Utilities & MiningPay
Competitive Salary
Buyer - Calgary, AB
Your new company
Hays Specialist Recruitment has partnered with a large oil and gas company located in Calgary, AB. We are looking to hire a buyer to join their team on a contract basis of 12 months, which has the possibility of extension/ permanent.
We are seeking a meticulous Buyer who has knowledge and experience in leading material and service procurement activities from requisition to successful delivery, including vendor identification, evaluation and selection, commercial negotiation, economic analysis and evaluating market data.
Reporting to the Manager of Procurement, the Buyer is accountable for process improvements and must possess an ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment, and still meet business performance measures, timelines with great attention to detail and quality.
Your new role
• Process internal project/ operation client requests for the supply of goods and services as required
• Manage competitive sourcing processes as required
• Develop, issue, and manage RFPs, RFQ, RFIs, etc. as required
• Conduct bid spreadsheet analyses and proposal commercial evaluations as required
• Coordinate overall evaluations with project clients as required
• Liaise with bidders, suppliers, and other internal stakeholders (supplier qualification, engineering, project team, Legal, Risk, etc.) as required
• Assemble purchase order documents and administer purchase orders within area of responsibility
• Facilitate supplier's pre-qualification process and liaise with Supplier Management to ensure a timely outcome
• Maintain purchase order records in SAP, ensuring governance requirements are always met
• Provide purchase order status updates as required
• Contribute to building and strengthening client and supplier relationships
• Ensure established processes and proper authorization controls are always followed
• Aid and support to Manager and team members as required
• Fully understand all terms and conditions of all purchase orders and work within the purchase order terms and conditions in all dealings with the Supplier
• Single point of contact (SPOC) pertaining to purchase orders within area of responsibility
• Ensure all relevant information is received to maintain SAP records
• Must be able to provide feedback / responses to the Project Teams and Clients regarding the purchase
order
•Manage and resolve invoice exceptions in a timely manner
•Other tasks as required
What you'll need to succeed
• SAP – Buyer Role experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or relevant field
• 3-10 years of purchasing, contract and bidding law, or project management
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
• Excellent customer service skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-starter, able to work independently, and a strong team player
• Proficient in PC applications
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Great attention to detail and perception of exceptional quality
• Strong understanding of Incoterms
• Demonstrated ethical business practices and integrity
• Proven team player with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and to develop and maintain
collaborative working relationships
• Able to work under tight deadlines and demonstrates strong time management and priority setting skills
• Able to deal with change and adapt to new circumstances
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Buyer (Intermediate)JOB_529906411180652025-02-262025-05-28
Talk to Resham Singh, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Montreal (EN), Suite 850, 1555 Peel StTelephone: 4387719997JOB_52990641118065