Procurement Coordinator

Job Overview The Procurement Coordinator manages day-to-day sourcing and purchasing activities for KNDS Canada’s Nisku operations, ensuring timely, cost-effective availability of technical components, spare parts, equipment, materials, and services. The role coordinates requests for quotation, supplier evaluations, negotiations within delegated authority, purchase orders, international purchasing, delivery follow-up, and procurement records in collaboration with Operations, Technical Services, Warehouse, Logistics, and Finance. The position supports procurement projects and escalates commercial and supply risks to the Purchasing & Logistics Manager. Responsibilities Coordinate purchasing requirements with internal stakeholders; verify purchase requisitions, specifications, priorities, required dates, and approvals before sourcing. Source mechanical and technical components, defence vehicle spare parts, tools, equipment, consumables, and services from qualified domestic and international suppliers. Prepare and manage RFQs; assess quotations for technical compliance, price, lead time, quality, Incoterms, freight, and total landed cost; document purchasing recommendations. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranties, and delivery conditions within delegated authority; refer exceptions and major commitments for management approval. Prepare, issue, and maintain purchase orders in SAP/ERP systems; monitor acknowledgements, outstanding commitments, and supplier delivery schedules. Follow up proactively on late or critical orders, expedite urgent requirements, resolve purchasing discrepancies, and escalate supply risks affecting operations. Coordinate international procurement with Logistics and approved service providers, including required shipping, customs, import/export, and Controlled Goods documentation. Monitor supplier quality, responsiveness, pricing, and on-time delivery; identify alternative sources and opportunities to reduce cost, lead time, and supply exposure. Maintain accurate supplier, quotation, purchasing, and order records; support goods-receipt and invoice discrepancy resolution with Warehouse and Finance. Prepare purchasing status reports, spend analyses, open-order trackers, and savings opportunities; support planning, budgets, and strategic sourcing projects. Comply with KNDS procurement procedures, delegated authorities, confidentiality, security, and applicable defence-industry and trade-control requirements. Skills Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. Minimum five years of procurement or purchasing experience, including end-to-end sourcing, RFQs, commercial evaluations, negotiations, and purchase-order management. Experience sourcing technical or industrial materials and working with domestic and international suppliers; familiarity with Incoterms and total landed cost. Proficiency with ERP purchasing systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Excel; ability to maintain accurate purchasing data and analyze supplier quotations. Strong commercial judgment, attention to detail, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and ability to manage multiple urgent priorities independently. Experience in defence, aerospace, manufacturing, automotive, or heavy equipment is an asset; SAP/DRMIS and DND/CAF knowledge are preferred. Knowledge of Controlled Goods, customs, and export-control requirements is an asset; eligibility for applicable Canadian security and Controlled Goods requirements is essential. Ability to work on-site in Nisku, Alberta; German language proficiency is an asset. Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match Work Location: In person

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