Purchasing Agent

Overview:
CDN Controls Ltd. is a fully integrated provider of instrumentation, electrical, automation, communication, combustion and emissions, and meter proving services throughout Western Canada. CDN Controls has been providing the oil and gas industry with the high-quality services needed for business operations since 2010. At CDN Controls, we understand that our employees are the biggest asset in our success, and we take great pride in selecting employees who are team orientated, driven and eager to succeed.

Our growing company is currently looking to hire
**a Purchasing Agent** to join our
**Supply Chain Team**, based out of our

**Responsibilities**:

- Work with internal shop personnel, field staff and external customers to supply them with required parts and materials.
- Manage the orders bin and requests coming in from the field.
- Perform over-the-counter and over-the-phone sales activities to supply customers with required parts and materials.
- Conduction product research to gather pricing, availability and sourcing.
- Provide and offer product knowledge to customers.
- Process orders from start to finish and verify acceptance of the order through receipt of an order confirmation.
- Confirm details of delivery according to scheduled times and commitment dates.
- Complete the order process which includes offering pricing terms according to established margins.
- Ensure all ordered parts or parts taken from inventory are entered on a work ticket or are properly transferred out of the main inventory warehouse and into the appropriate truck warehouse.
- Pursue cost savings where possible.
- Ensure inventory control procedures are in place and adhered to.
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and clients.
- Off-load freight as required and assist the shipping and receiving department.
- Arrange for the loading and transport of materials and supplies necessary to meet the needs of the company construction projects.
- Work closely with other purchasers and purchasing department personnel to fulfill the needs of the department.
- Adhere to company health, safety and environmental practices and procedures.
- Attend Safety Meetings regularly.

Qualifications:

- Valid class 5 driver’s license
- Must have a strong sense of leadership and team building skills
- Demonstrate problem solving and decision making skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Must be an effective listener with effective communication skills both written and verbal.
- Must be organized and have the ability to manage a variety of time sensitive tasks at one time.
- Must have a solid experience with Excel, Word, Outlook, and knowledge of Inventory and Procurements Systems.

**Why CDN Controls?**

Our goal is to ensure CDN Controls is the best place for you to work. That means we are committed to appreciating, developing and empowering our employees