Material Buyer (Calgary, AB; Spruce Grove, AB)

• Procure controlled and installed materials, including line pipe, PVF, bolting and gaskets, and E&I materials such as cable, cable tray, conduit, junction boxes, and field instruments.
• Review material take-offs (MTOs) and requisitions with engineering to confirm quantities, specifications, and required-on-site dates.
• Prepare and issue requests for quotation (RFQs) with the correct technical specifications, data sheets, and vendor document requirements.
• Coordinate technical bid evaluations with engineering and prepare commercial bid evaluations and award recommendations.
• Issue and manage purchase orders and change orders.
• Build and maintain material schedules, track long-lead items, and expedite vendor drawings, documentation, and deliveries to meet required-on-site dates.
• Support fabrication by coordinating material supply to fabricators and monitoring fabrication progress.
• Coordinate inspection and test requirements with quality, including review of mill test reports (MTRs), certificates of conformance, and traceability records.
• Support site materials teams with receiving, over/short/damage (OS&D) resolution, and surplus material returns.
• Resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies with vendors, Accounts Payable, and cost control.
• Maintain accurate procurement records in the materials management and ERP systems and support reporting against project KPIs.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and fabricators.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company and client policies, procedures, and contract requirements.

• Post-secondary education or a technical diploma in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering Technology, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Trade background in piping, electrical, or instrumentation is considered an asset.
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation is considered an asset.

• 5+ years of experience purchasing materials for industrial, oil and gas, or heavy civil construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience buying controlled and installed materials (line pipe, PVF, or E&I) through the full purchasing cycle, from MTO and requisition to close-out.
• Previous experience with pipeline construction or compressor and meter station facilities is considered an asset.
• Experience with materials management systems (e.g., Hexagon Smart Materials or similar) and ERP purchasing modules is considered an asset.
• Background as a PVF or E&I distributor inside sales representative, materials coordinator, or site materials lead is considered an asset.

• Working knowledge of piping materials (pipe grades, wall thicknesses, pressure classes, and flange, fitting, and valve types) and the CSA, ASME, and API specifications that apply to them.
• Working knowledge of E&I materials, including cable types, cable tray and conduit systems, and field instrumentation.
• Understanding of Canadian certification and registration requirements for pressure-retaining components and electrical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data sheets, piping specifications, isometric drawings, and instrument indexes.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Comfortable in a high-paced environment supporting projects that may run 6 days a week.

Department: Commercial
This is a permanent position