Procurement Inventory Coordinator

**Company: PD Canada LP**

**Location: Nisku, AB**

**Onsite**

Precision Drilling has an onsite opening for a Procurement Inventory Coordinator - Tier 1, 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 enjoy a work-life balance promoting 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 Procurement Inventory Coordinator—Tier 1 is responsible for procuring commodities, supplies, and equipment for the Operations Support Centers while ensuring inventory levels are maintained to a degree that matches the fluctuating demand for products, activity, and turnover. This individual will utilize expert knowledge to purchase goods and services that meet quality requirements and specifications at the most favorable price for the company while simultaneously building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers.

**Responsibilities**
- Planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating purchasing activities
- Utilize up-to-date purchasing procedures and efficiencies
- Ensuring Purchase Requests are identified and actioned upon immediately
- Ensure all orders are processed, issued, and completed on a timely basis
- Assist maintenance department(s) with the creation of equipment BOM’s
- Review purchase requisitions and purchase orders for accuracy in terms of materials, pricing, value
- Effectively monitor open purchase requisitions, reservations, and purchase orders while updating delivery lead times as needed
- Establish delivery schedules, monitor progress, and contact suppliers to resolve issues
- Advise the department of lead time required to obtain products or services
- Make alternate arrangements in the event of shortages or delayed deliveries to minimize the impact on the organization
- Analyze inventory requirements based on maintenance trends, product availability, and current inventory levels
- Identify alternative vendors of materials, equipment, and supplies
- Identify available materials, equipment, and supplies from other inventory locations
- Creation of new materials and identification of substitutes for various products (HERS)
- Ensuring material masters are utilized to the fullest by self and team members
- Assigning storage locations for inventory products and restocking bin locations as required
- Working with financial systems, in particular, SAP purchasing modules
- Working within company purchasing policies and procedures
- Maintain up-to-date Vendor Invoice Management (VIM)
- Identify obsolete materials for annual disposal
- Assist in attaining pricing agreements with suppliers
- Assist with pre-inventory warehouse preparations for quarterly cycle counts and annual physical counts
- Adhering to company safety guidelines and procedures
- Participate in after-hour on-call rotation schedule as required
- Various other duties as required

**Knowledge & Skills**

Exceptional oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders

Considerable knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to corporate purchasing practices

Strong computer skills in a Windows and SAP environment

A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation skills

Attention to detail with the ability to multi-task

Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently

Excellent time and project management skills

**Education**

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

**Experience**

Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in product procurement

Drilling rig product knowledge an asset

Experience in SAP purchasing and inventory is an asset

MRP experience required