This role will primarily focus on
surplus asset management and sale of used equipment — developing and executing
strategies to maximize recovery value, manage disposition channels, and ensure
regulatory and financial compliance for surplus disposals. Reporting to the
Supply Chain Lead, you will also be proficient in the execution of the
purchase-to-pay (P2P) process, including strategic sourcing, contract
negotiation and analysis, issuance of Purchase Orders (POs) and effectively
troubleshooting issues related to the process.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 1 year with the possibility of becoming a permanent role. Canlin provides a
flexible working environment with the opportunity to work remotely one day per
week.
Location: Calgary, AB
The Role
Surplus Asset Management & Used Equipment Sales (Primary)
- End-to-end
surplus sales and asset disposition activities, including: identifying surplus,
determining disposition strategy, marketing assets, negotiating sales, and
ensuring timely removal and settlement.
- Execute
a surplus sales strategy aligned to asset type, condition and market dynamics.
- Prepare
sale packages and listings (detailed condition reports, high-quality photos,
serial numbers, certifications, and documentation) to drive buyer confidence
and higher sale prices.
- Manage
relationships with third-party marketplaces, auction houses, brokers and scrap
vendors; solicit bids, negotiate fees, set reserve prices and finalize sale
terms to optimize net proceeds.
- Ensure
accurate invoicing, receipting and financial reconciliation of sale proceeds;
coordinate with Finance on revenue recognition, taxation, depreciation, and
cost recovery reporting.
- Maintain
rigorous surplus inventory control and disposition records.
- Identify
and promote internal redeployment opportunities to reduce new purchases.
- Establish
KPIs for surplus sales.
- Train
and advise internal stakeholders on surplus identification, approval processes
and packaging standards to improve sale outcomes.
Core
Supply Chain
- Serve
as a subject matter expert for the P2P process, providing guidance and support
to end users and business units while ensuring governance requirements are met.
- Work
with internal and external stakeholders to ensure contracts and purchase orders
are in place for procurement of goods and services.
- Lead
sourcing and competitive bid processes, consulting appropriate stakeholders
throughout.
- Support
Senior Buyers in negotiation of complex contracts, including terms and
conditions.
- Assist
with strategic sourcing to identify successful vendors and award purchase
orders.
- Develop
strategies to consolidate spend, reduce vendor base and enhance value.
- Identify,
plan and execute cost-reduction opportunities.
- Actively
manage key vendor relationships, including development and tracking of KPIs.
- Ensure
contracts are managed in accordance with the Master Services Agreement (MSA).
- Work
with stakeholders to identify requirements and proactively procure goods and
services.
- Support
vendor onboarding and record keeping; respond to inquiries promptly and
professionally.
- Maintain
accurate procurement documentation and perform other duties as assigned.
The Person
- Post-secondary
diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Business/Business Administration,
Finance or related discipline.
- Minimum
5 years of Supply Chain experience in the Canadian oil and gas industry,
including hands-on procurement and vendor management.
- Demonstrated
experience in surplus asset management, used equipment sales, or asset
disposition preferred.
- Working
knowledge of procurement systems (experience with Maximo Purchasing an asset).
- Familiarity
with competitive bidding procedures and purchase-to-pay processes.
- Basic
working knowledge of procurement contract terms and commercial negotiation.
- Strong
computer skills including Microsoft Office; experience with asset/inventory
management systems and online sales platforms an asset.
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across
finance, operations, facilities, drilling & completions and legal.
- Excellent
negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on commercial
outcomes.
- Proven
organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing
priorities under tight deadlines.
- Knowledge
of regulatory and environmental requirements related to equipment disposal,
export/import controls and hazardous materials management is an asset.
- Comfortable
conducting physical equipment inspections and coordinating logistics for
staging and transport.
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