Purchaser

MYR Group•Surrey, BC

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The WPE Purchaser is responsible for supporting the purchasing team, by understanding company purchasing policies and procedures, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and effective communication are essential to this role. Company Overview Since our inception in 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc, has successfully completed many electrical construction projects for commercial, industrial, and utility clients throughout Western Canada. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made WPE one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors. We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. Western Pacific Enterprises is proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.

Requirements

2 - 3 years of experience in a relevant purchasing or procurement role
2 - 3 years of industry specific experience (electrical supplier or relevant trades experience)
Familiarity with procurement processes, software and vendor management
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Effective time management and ability to problem-solve
Proficiency in using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, SharePoint and Word
Proficiency in using Adobe Acrobat

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in using JD Edwards is an asset
Prior experience in using DocuSign is an asset
Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset

Responsibilities

Maintain strong working relationships with our vendors
Work in a team environment, in a high-urgency and fast-paced setting
Assist with purchasing document management, including storage and organization in SharePoint, including the use of DocuSign
Process jobsite material requests and issue purchase orders in collaboration with the purchaser
Assist with purchase order maintenance, by processing change orders, invoice related reconciliations, and corrections to quantity, pricing or taxes
Regular and predictable attendance
Other duties as assigned
Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location
Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards

Benefits

Medical
Basic Life
AD&D
Critical Illness
Long-term Disability
Dependent Coverage
Extended Health
Prescription Drugs
Paramedical Services
Dental Health
Basic/Preventative and Major Coverage
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
Annual Vacation starting at 10 days
5 paid Sick Days
Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!)
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)