Buyer Innisfail, AB

Join our dynamic team at Bilton Welding & Manufacturing Ltd. (Bilton) as a Buyer! 

We're seeking candidates with varying levels of experience and prioritize attitude, passion, and a willingness to learn. While experience is valued, we believe that the right attitude and a strong work ethic can often outweigh years of experience. If you're enthusiastic, driven, and eager to grow with us, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Bilton:

Our organization strives to offer competitive wages and benefits. We invest in our employees and maintain a work environment that is conducive to their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Bilton believes that our people are our strength; therefore, we reward outstanding performance and innovation. We provide equal opportunities for our people to achieve their career goals.

Location: Innisfail, Alberta                 Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Source suppliers and obtain quotations for goods and services required by sales in the bidding process.
• Plan for raw components such as steel, flanges, fittings, etc.
• Issue requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and select the best source consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements. 
• Negotiate and manage long-term pricing agreements on critical commodities.
• Order material as per the purchasing queue and approved requisitions.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and departments involved to resolve procurement-related problems.
• Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that the product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintain appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements and that suppliers are aware of their performance.
• Order major materials per engineering and project management prior to the completion of the BOM (bill of materials).
• Continually assess market conditions that may affect procurement and recommend procurement and supply chain management strategies.
• Assist internal and external customers by interpreting laws, policies, codes, and regulations pertaining to purchasing; answer inquiries both orally and in writing concerning purchasing operations.
• Organize shipments of vessels to and from post-weld heat treatment.
• Create and complete purchase orders for x-ray, sub-contractors, and rental equipment as required.
• Create part numbers in ERP for the design department.
• Source material for parts and maintenance.
• Order welding and shop consumables.
• Order safety supplies.
• Enter standard costs into item files from zero standard cost items on order report.
• Reconcile discrepancies between receiving, purchasing, and invoicing.
• Maintain/update outstanding purchase orders in M2M and with vendors.
• Maintain and constantly assess current and potential credible vendors.
• Generate and submit purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain consumable request forms, ensuring they are user-friendly and reflect the correct items being used.
• Check and clean up item master descriptions and memos to maintain consistency.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• 3+ years of related procurement experience, including purchasing, inventory control, supply management, supplier relationships, basic cost accounting, and tracking budget expenses
• Experience in creating and building strong relationships with vendors
• Experience with M2M or equivalent ERP system is an asset
• Strong technical skills to navigate and utilize web-based platforms and the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Teams
• Working knowledge of the legal aspects of procurement and contract law
• Knowledge of import freight movement
• Experience in vendor negotiation with a desire to find high-quality products at the best possible cost
• Experience working with a large group of people in a manufacturing environment
• Skilled in ensuring procured goods meet required standards and specifications through active quality control in procurement.

Why Choose Bilton:

Competitive Compensation: As an employer of choice, Bilton benefits from the ability to attract and retain high quality employees by providing competitive compensation.

RRSP Matching Contribution: Saving money for retirement is important to Bilton, which is why the Company provides a generous matching contribution for employees that partake in the RRSP program. 

Health and Dental Coverage: Bilton exceeds industry standards in terms of health and dental coverage, with a focus on maintaining long term health and wellness. 

Advancement Opportunities: Bilton believes in developing its employees and encouraging them to grow and pursue new opportunities within the company. 

Health Spending Account: Bilton believes in providing employees with a flexible benefit option, which can be used for additional benefits required to fit the specific needs of each employee and their family. 

Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Travel insurance: Bilton provides exceptional insurance to all employees, should such assistance be required.

Training Opportunities: Bilton provides training opportunities to employees through the apprenticeship program, training grants, external training, and several in-house training courses to upgrade skills. 

Vacation Time: Employees are encouraged to take time off work to spend with their friends and family, as work-life balance is very important to employee well-being. 

Employee and Family Assistance Program: Mental health is a huge part of our daily wellness. Each employee and their family have confidential access to counsellors. 

Referral Bonus: Employee referrals are encouraged and appreciated, which is why Bilton rewards its employees that provide successful referrals with a referral bonus.

Application Details:

We provide hands-on training and an opportunity to work on some of the most interesting projects and applications in the Oil and Gas industry. This is a full-time permanent shop position with competitive starting wages and benefits packages.

If you would like to be a part of our growing and dynamic team of professionals that take pride in their work and strive to be the best in the industry, APPLY today!

Thank you to all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.