Buyer

Job title: Buyer

Company: Actalent


Job description: Our client, a large oil & gas producer is looking for a Buyer to join their Supply Chain Business Teams to execute Purchase Orders in a timely manner to meet business requirements. Principal activities will include but not be limited to supplier sourcing cycle; contract formation; negotiation and award; post-award activities and administration (incl. invoice attestation and close-out); and active supplier relationship and performance management throughout. This position provides broad or deep senior level technical expertise to support business unit contract administration requirements.SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Independently working on complex Procurement issues.

• Ensures material / services are accurately acquired to meet stakeholder objectives.

• Leading more complex investigations and analyses and providing advice to staff, e.g., works directly on legal review.

• Maintains valuable relationships with key suppliers.

• Effectively prioritizes work assignments and allocating resources while meeting stakeholder expectations, establishing and adjusting priorities.

• Participates in all aspects of the procurement processes including negotiating terms and conditions.

SCOPE

• Focus is on independently working on complex technical issues in support of an assigned area of the enterprise.

• Provides broad business and/or specialized technical knowledge in resolving problems, project management, identifying opportunities and has a keen awareness of the interrelationships with other stakeholders.

• Form, negotiate and manage the required purchase orders to support the business requirements.

• Lead the sourcing development, bid or proposal solicitation (RFx) and evaluation process.

• Perform quality assessment review of purchase orders for negotiated terms and conditions, risk mitigation plan and appropriate pricing mechanisms.

• Identify efficiencies, cost reduction, cost avoidance and continuous improvement opportunities within the sourcing process.

• Review billings and issued purchase orders work with Supply Chain Specialists to identify non-compliance to contracts, investigate root cause, and resolve issues as required and according to the contract.

• Enable Supply Chain strategic objectives by periodically reviewing and recommending adjustments to processes, systems, and tools.

• Educate the business on company Supply Chain policies and procedures.

• Maintain records in accordance with established policies and procedures and audit guidelines/SOX requirements.

• Validate and execute approved change orders related to purchase orders.

• Provide training and guidance to junior team members relating to SCM processes and protocol as required.

• Support continuous improvement of the enterprise’s Supply Chain Management processes.

• May involve overseeing a small team, however, the core focus of the role is to provide technical expertise versus managing people.

• Participate in special projects with other SCM and outside groups relating to SCM systems / work.

• Utilize Oracle extensively to support these duties.

Additional Skills & QualificationsRequired:

• Related University degree, e.g., Purchasing / Supply Chain Management B.Comm, Finance, Business Administration or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation.

• 7 or more years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in supply chain/procurement/contracts with a specific strong background in procurement within the oil and gas industry.

• Aptitude and communications skills related to acting independently as a senior professional.

• Ability to effectively communicate within a team environment.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

• Proven application of relevant knowledge of Supply Chain systems (SAP/Oracle) in normal business situations without use of reference guides/assistance.

• Ability to effectively coordinate requirements with various groups including procurement, design, projects, and construction functions and identify solutions to issues.

• Fundamental acumen in basic procurement activities, knowledge, and skills to make effective business decisions

• Knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel, MS Power Point. SharePoint.

Preferred:

• Ability to influence stakeholders/customers without authority. Solid understanding of leading supply chain techniques (including but not limited to total cost ownership principles, category management and strategic sourcing models, supplier qualification methodology)

• Superior negotiation and communication skills

• Strong analytical skill and cost modelling experience

• Excellent facilitation and project management skills

• Possess a “sense of urgency” and ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment.

• Knowledge of Procurement processes/policies such as SOX policies.

• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures and industry trends.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Oracle Cloud proficient

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 – $58.00/hr.Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Edmonton,AB.À propos d’Actalent:Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

Expected salary: $45 – 58 per hour

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Sun, 18 May 2025 07:19:23 GMT

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