Sr Purchasing Advisor

• Communicate effectively across multiple disciplines to understand their procurement needs and collaborate with stakeholders to develop effective procurement strategies.
• Initiate, issue, and administer purchase orders and change orders through predetermined procedures based on stakeholders’ needs and inventory requirements.
• Interact with Engineering, Operations & Construction staff to monitor revisions and amendments to scopes.
• Assist with category management, expediting, and logistics.
• Follow up and maintain records for receipts, shipments, inventory, and materials management matters.
• Ensure shipments are received in good condition, cross-reference product deliveries with purchase orders.
• Negotiate Contracts and Terms and Conditions.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns.
• Centrally maintain documents and reports that will be used to administer all aspects of the order function.
• Lift and handle products for transport and storage while using shop equipment such as dollies, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
• Handle hazardous materials, maintaining inventory levels, loading and unloading trucks.
• Assist in maintaining inventory levels/counts and investigate variances.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and incorporate them into the procurement process.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education: Post-secondary education, degree in Supply Chain (SCMP) or similar
• Experience: 10+ years in procurement and logistics.
• Preference for candidates with experience in Oil & Gas (energy) industry preferred.

• Previous experience leading a team or having responsibility for others’ work.
• Understanding of accounting principles and its relationship with procurement.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP and CMS systems.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently towards deadlines with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Shipping, storage, and handling of chemicals, WHMIS and Transportation for Dangerous Goods certification an asset.
• Inventory and warehouse experience in an industrial setting considered an asset.
• Forklift license considered an asset.

• Demonstrate a positive safety culture.
• Identify, report and resolve unsafe conditions, processes or actions within the workplace.
• Ensure that all safety related incidents, accidents and near misses are reported and investigated in line with company policy.

• All employees at Carbon Engineering are expected to,
• maintain the strict confidentiality of all CE proprietary information including any information learned or created during employment with CE.
• demonstrate and prioritize a strong understanding of cybersecurity. Employees must exercise caution and utilize secure practices while handling sensitive data and accessing company systems.

• Base salary is $102,850 to $121,000 depending on relevant experience
• Up to 20% target for annual bonus
• 5% RRSP available after 1-year of service
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Vacation & Sick Days plus flexible work schedules, like 9/80, supporting a healthy work life balance
• Mobile phone allowance

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