Buyer - Intermediate

Who We Are

EPFC is a diverse team of professionals with extensive experience and capability in engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning and start-up, and operations. Although EPFC was formed in 2016, the company has an established history of successfully delivering projects in oil and gas for almost 20 years. Our clients range from large Tier 1 Oil & Gas organizations to small engineering firms. We can support a variety of clients at any stage of project execution.

We consistently challenge the status quo of traditional project execution methodology and are relentless in our pursuit to unlock opportunity for our clients. Our integrated project delivery model requires collaboration between our engineering, fabrication, construction and operations teams with the objective of delivering turned key facilities which meet our clients’ needs while efficiently eliminating costly rework that often plagues the backend of many projects.

OUR VISION

To be the industry’s first choice for project execution by going the extra mile to deliver best client value.

OUR MISSION

We deliver safe, high-quality products that we are proud to stand behind.

About the Role

EPFC is looking for a Jr to Intermediate level Buyer to join our Supply Chain Management team. This role will be responsible for the sourcing and buying of bulks such as PVF, Electrical, Steel, and other materials and services in support of EPFC’s Fabrication / Manufacturing and Construction demand. The role requires working knowledge with related materials, fabrication, manufacturing, construction, and requisition to pay processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Is aware of the need to meet project quality standards and schedules, monitors to ensure targets are met, may seek support and advise.
- Effective AML compliance, labeling / tagging, and accurate MTR's - reviewed and submitted.
- May get low to intermediate level quotes under supervision with emphasis on price and delivery.
- Buys low to intermediate risk commodities, provides constructive feedback to suppliers with support.
- Is aware of which terms and conditions are standard in contracts and how they should be applied.
- Monitors their orders closely, understands the need to escalate issues.
- Introduced to receiving processes, may be asked to update PO back orders and receipts in support of Invoice matching.
- Proactively mitigates wrong quantities or backorders of the material.
- Is aware of the role of performance and its impact on the project.
- Ensures that stakeholders who relies upon the provision of information receives a correct & timely response.
- \Uses organizational systems, technology, and WOW under supervision.

Your Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills coupled with the ability to work effectively with all stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work activities.
- Strong team player with positive collaborative attitude.
- Ability to work independently and with mínimal direction.
- Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting experience.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Your QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2-3 years purchasing experience, preferably in Fabrication, Manufacturing or Construction with working knowledge with the following processes:

- Demand Specifications
- Request For Quote
- Requisition & Approvals
- Purchase Order Creation and Ordering
- Order Confirmation, Tracking, Expediting, and Reporting
- Order Delivery & Receipt, including OS&D’s, and Claim Management
- Invoice Checking for Payment
- Working knowledge of price certainty, delivery certainty, and the value supplier services.
- Working knowledge of MS Office including SharePoint, Excel, Word, MS Teams, etc.

**Benefits**:

- Industry class competitive compensation and vacation plan
- Medical and dental plan
- Health/Wellness spending account
- RRSP matching program
- Annual Professional Development budget
- Staff events and teambuilding

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person