Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent Sancon Commissioning Calgary, Alberta For 20+ years Sancon Commissioning has provided skilled and experienced commissioning teams who develop and execute detailed work plans for pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities. We aim to build lasting relationships with our valued clients and stakeholders. We rely on integrity, strong commitments to safety, and providing outstanding quality through our ISO-based Quality Management System and industry-leading commissioning processes and procedures. Sancon has offices in both Canada and the United States. We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Agent to manage procurement and related scopes of work from our office in our Calgary, Alberta office location. POSITION: PURCHASING AGENT INDUSTRY: OIL AND GAS, ENERGY EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FULL-TIME, PERMANENT JOB FUNCTIONS: PROCUREMENT The successful candidate will ensure the financial integrity of our operations by fulfilling procurement and purchasing-related activities within our organization. This position is cross-functional and will support all field projects and Sancon offices. Our ideal candidate will require strong attention to detail and a solid interpersonal skillset. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8–4, though requirements for support may occasionally exceed the standard as we work with multiple time zones and strive to reach tight deadlines. The position is available immediately and is a full-time permanent position, but there will be a 6-month probation period. Sancon provides health benefits for those who are interested. RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting directly to the Finance Manager. Actively sourcing, acquiring quotes and procuring goods and services through established purchasing procedures. Providing support and training to staff on properly navigating the established procurement policies and related software. Managing relationships with vendors and suppliers. Ensure purchased are properly managed against project purchase orders and reimbursement is identified for the AR Finance team. Maintaining strong and timely communication with the finance department (located in New Brunswick); providing support as needed. Working with USA (Houston Tx) operations staff in supporting procurement activities. Through our procurement processes, administer Vendor and Third-Party Suppliers through the purchase order subcontractor’s agreements and ensure contractual compliance requirements until purchase order is established. Hand off pertinent contractual information to field Management for Vendor and Third-Party call outs. Ensuring the quality, timeliness and maintenance of procurement records/documentation, systems, and reports. Communicating, tracking, and reporting on procurement-related activities. Actively participating in monthly and year-end close-out and auditing requirements. Meeting strategic objectives set forth by the Finance Manager and Directors. This will include KPIs and negotiating for competitive pricing and strategic alliances. Supporting operations with logistics (purchasing occasional flights and accommodations). Office operational procurement support (supplies, printers, stationary, maintenance and repair call outs). Supporting procedure, process, and strategy enhancements. Complying with all financial rules, regulations and guidelines as outlined by applicable governing federal and provincial entities (CRA, IRS, etc.). Complying with all rules, regulations and guidelines outlined in the Sancon Health and Safety Manual. Actively participating and promoting ISO-procedure requirements (following procedures, participating in annual audits, etc.) QUALIFICATIONS & PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of procurement experience, including sourcing, negotiation, requisitions, purchase orders, receipt confirmation, logistics and closeout. High school diploma, GED or CAEC required; post-secondary education in supply chain management, procurement, business or a related field is pre…

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