Purchaser

Company: PD Canada LP  

Location: Calgary, AB

Onsite

Precision Drilling has an onsite opening for a Purchaser, eager for fresh challenges and development that could pave the way for future career growth as our business continues to innovate and grow.

Joining Precision Drilling means joining a supportive culture that values your role as a key contributor to our future. As a large company with a close-knit atmosphere, you’ll collaborate closely with leadership and colleagues throughout the organization.

Combined with a competitive remuneration package, you will enjoy the advantages of:

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, Pension match, long-term disability coverage, and product discount programs.
• A casual work environment where you can expect to enjoy a work-life balance that promotes personal health, well-being, and family life!
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• Precision offers competitive time off packages as applicable.

Summary

The Purchaser will report to the Purchasing & Materials Supervisor. This role is responsible for the procurement and receiving of materials. They must have strong communication and negotiation skills, be detail orientated and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate the purchase of goods and services based on specific customer-defined requirements
• Source vendors and negotiate prices of goods
• Review vendor pricing and recommend potential sources of cost reduction
• Work with financial systems, in particular, the purchasing modules
• Work with internal and external customers and ensure timely delivery of goods
• Ensure alignment within company purchasing policies and procedures
• Work with the inventory group to forecast demands, maintain stock levels and prevent stock-outs
• Place purchase orders upon regular review of customer and site requirements
• Communicate with vendors to provide pricing for upgrades and options
• Review and process claims against suppliers
• Maintain good working relationships with Rostel’s primary supplier base while developing relationships with other suppliers
• Use the engineering bill of material requisitions for production orders
• Match incoming goods or services as per the requirements of their purchase orders
• Additional various duties

Knowledge & Skills

Ability to manage high-pressure, high-expectation deliverables

Demonstrate excellent product knowledge

Attention to detail with the ability to multi-task

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work well with others while under minimal supervision

Education

A degree or diploma in a related discipline is considered an asset.

Experience

Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in procurement

Experience with SAP as an asset