Purchasing Assistant

The WPE Purchasing Assistant is responsible for supporting the purchasing team, by understanding company purchasing policies and procedures, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and effective communication are essential to this role.

Company Overview

Since our inception in 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc, has successfully completed many electrical construction projects for commercial, industrial, and utility clients throughout Western Canada. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made WPE one of British Columbia's largest electrical contractors.

We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. Western Pacific Enterprises is proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.

Essential Functions

• Maintain strong working relationships with our vendors
• Work in a team environment, in a high-urgency and fast-paced setting
• Assist with purchasing document management, including storage and organization in SharePoint, including the use of DocuSign
• Process jobsite material requests and issue purchase orders in collaboration with the purchaser
• Assist with purchase order maintenance, by processing change orders, invoice related reconciliations, and corrections to quantity, pricing or taxes
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of experience in a relevant purchasing or procurement role
• 2 - 3 years of industry specific experience (electrical supplier or relevant trades experience)
• Prior experience in using JD Edwards is an asset
• Prior experience in using DocuSign is an asset

Preferred Education

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Familiarity with procurement processes, software and vendor management
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective time management and ability to problem-solve
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, SharePoint and Word
• Proficiency in using Adobe Acrobat

Compensation & Benefits

• Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
• Medical, Basic Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability, Dependent Coverage 
• Extended Health, Prescription Drugs, and Paramedical Services
• Dental Health, Basic/Preventative and Major Coverage
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual Vacation starting at 10 days plus 5 paid Sick Days
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more).
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.