Purchaser

Bird Construction•Edmonton, AB

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, this entry-level Purchaser role supports day-to-day procurement activities across projects and operations. The position is responsible for ensuring timely purchasing, receiving, investigating, filing, and documentation accuracy in line with company guidelines. It is based in the Edmonton, AB office. Bird, a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, operates across Canada and is recognized for its commitment to clients and employees. The company emphasizes values such as safety, honesty, teamwork, excellence, and fostering opportunity. Bird is also committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I), striving for an inclusive workplace and a workforce that reflects the communities it serves.

Requirements

2-4 years of proven experience in purchasing or procurement, ideally within the construction industry.
Bachelor's degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience with Vista, Coupa, Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical, critical thinking skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a positive attitude.
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Solid understanding of construction materials, tools, and equipment.
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities.
Capability to handle pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Source and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best terms, pricing, and quality.
Ensure materials and equipment are procured and delivered on time to meet project schedules.
Support Purchasing Manager on daily administrative tasks.
Process invoices by way of 3-way matching to proper documentation and receipts.
Reconcile receipt documentation on a daily basis.
Assist with month-end procedures (expense accruals, cut-off etc.).
Ensure proper signatures and authorizations are obtained in accordance with the Bird Designation of Authority.
Maintain the filing system for processed invoices, packing slips and receipts.
Research and resolve invoice issues with vendors and accounts payable department on a timely basis.
Inform supervisor of payable related issues that are in contravention of company policies or procedures.
Receive site delivered material in Vista/Viewpoint from Packing Slips retrieved from project sites.
Request and track missing packing slips from job sites and reconcile information against supplier invoices.
Enter information into our Vista system in an accurate and timely manner.
Pay vendors accurately.
Maintain files in a current and accessible manner.
Complete vendor statement reconciliations each month.
Other duties as need to meet operational requirements.