Purchasing Agent - Major Equipment

Enerflex Ltd•Calgary, AB

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Supervisor, Supply Chain, the purpose of the Purchasing Agent is to support the department by purchasing material and supplies for Enerflex manufacturing and parts inventory. This would be an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking to grow their career by building their knowledge and growth within a fast paced, collaborative team work environment.

Requirements

Five (5) plus years’ experience in a Procurement role preferably within a Manufacturing environment
Excellent technical skills including SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent verbal, writing and non-verbal skills. Persuasive, consensus builder
Strong organizational and time management skills to manage workload within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Aptitude to function as a change agent, to foster creativity and idea generation regarding process improvement, and the ability to leverage information systems to achieve efficient and effecting reporting
Energetic, innovative self-starter, committed to continuous improvement and creative problem-solving. Takes the initiative in improving job role and departmental processes and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to those that have experience buying major equipment such as engines, compressors, heat exchangers and other related materials
Knowledge of required oil & gas manufacturing materials/services, client requirements, product uses, sources and market conditions would be considered an asset
Strong time management skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong desire to exceed customer expectations
Certification as a Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) is considered beneficial

Responsibilities

Source goods and/or services for manufacturing by liaising with suppliers to determine best price and delivery lead-times
Maintain purchase order in the full P2P process
Expedite Materials based on vendor promised dates and project scheduled dates
Liaise with internal departments to ensure products ordered meet specifications
Investigate and determine corrective action for Purchase Order Variances
Work with the Material Control Department to ensure inventory minimums and maximums are maintained at sufficient levels
Monitor, manage and score vendor performance and provide feedback to Supply Chain Supervisor