Buyer

2 weeks ago

Nisku, Canada Michels Canada Full time

**Buyer**
**Energy**
**Full-Time**
**Nisku, AB**

**Work with people who treat you like friends.**

Imagine an office where everyone is watching out for you because they know you’re watching out for them. Our company sees construction as a team sport, so we care about each other as a team. That level of caring filters through investments in local community groups and charities because we also care about the communities we work in.

Michels Canada empowers your personal and professional growth, equipping you with the tools and support needed to create impactful solutions that shape a better future for others.

**About us**:
Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in energy, infrastructure and power construction based in Nisku, Alberta, with offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies.

The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned global construction company with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. It is headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA.

The Buyer is responsible for the procurement and purchasing activities within Michels Canada Co. This role involves coordinating with vendors, negotiating contracts in line with Michels Corp agreement, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of materials and equipment required for construction projects. The Purchasing Agent plays a crucial role in following the company's procurement process, controlling costs, and maintaining efficient supply chain operations.

**Responsibilities**:
1. Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
2. Follow a strategic procurement plan aligned with the company's head office in Brownsville, Equipment and shop needs, project requirements, budget constraints, and quality standards.
3. Supplier Identification and Evaluation: Identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities, quality, reliability, and pricing to ensure they meet the company's needs and standards. Familiarity with the needs of pipeline work and/or waterline work and what the crew and equipment needs are a bonus
4. Obtain and compare quotes, bids, and proposals for securing the best deals.
5. Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers for cost savings.
6. Prepare and process purchase orders following company policies and procedures.
7. Monitor and track order status, delivery dates, and inventory levels for timely deliveries.
8. Resolve issues and discrepancies related to purchasing orders and deliveries.
9. Collaborate with internal teams to identify purchasing needs and supply chain requirements.
10. Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities and supplier information.
11. Market analyses or competitive commodity price reviews.
12. Other duties as required.

**Requirements**:

- Post secondary degree in Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management.
- 6+ yeas of related purchasing experience.
- SCMP designation is preferred.
- Ability to analyze purchasing requisitions, supplier capabilities, and market trends to make informed procurement decisions.
- Strong negotiation abilities to secure favorable terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers, resulting in cost savings.
- Demonstrates excellent organization and time management skills to manage tasks, truck orders and ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal teams, resolve issues and maintain supplier relationships.
- Keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in processing purchase orders, invoices and maintaining records.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

**Languages**
- Must be able to communicate verbally and through written language (by hand and digitally) in English.

**BENEFITS**

**No recruitment agencies, please**

**Please be aware**
It has come to Michels Canada attention that job seekers have received false employment offers from individuals or organizations posing as Michels Canada. Please keep in mind these important tips:

- Michels Canada does not require payment from anyone seeking employment at any time during the recruitment and/or selection process.
- Formal offers of employment are only made once the recruitment and selection process are complete. Personal and banking information is NOT collected until you have been personally onboarded by our HR team.
- We do not extend any formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through text messaging, social media, job posting websites or social chat platforms.

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