Associate Purchasing Specialist - Acheson, AB at Primoris Services Corporation

, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Supply chain management, Vendor sourcing, Negotiation, Purchase order management, ERP systems, Viewpoint, MS Office, Communication, Time management, Attention to detail, Logistics, Project coordination, Invoice reconciliation

Industry

Construction

Description

COMPANY PROFILE Primoris Canada is an infrastructure contractor serving major firms in the oil, gas, power, petrochemical, and heavy oil industries and include services covering tailings and hydro-transport pipeline construction and maintenance, storage tank construction and maintenance, industrial facilities multi-discipline construction and maintenance, piping fabrication, and pipeline integrity services. SUMMARY The Associate Purchasing Specialist is an entry level position responsible for assisting with the procurement of goods and services for our company. Location: Acheson Corporate Office Hours of work: Full-time; Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm RESPONSIBILITES * Follow company standard policies and procedures/processes * Complete purchase order entries in the ERP system Viewpoint * Source vendors * Issue RFQs * Obtain quotes/current rate sheets from vendors * Negotiate costs savings/reduce vendor expenditures * Issue revised purchase orders as required * Expedite orders * Maintain consistent and accurate purchase entries within the ERP system and keep files updated on the company shared drive * Assist in project close out efforts as managed by the assigned purchasing lead * Maintain effective communication with operations and other functional departments * Review invoices discrepancies with accounts payable. Ensure disputes are resolved in a timely manner. Escalate disputes if required to senior level staff * Various other duties as requested by management and senior Supply Chain team members QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS * Business Diploma or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration * Minimum 1 year Supply Chain experience preferably in industrial construction projects and/or fabrication * MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) * Teamwork is crucial in frequent collaboration with various departments/end users * Effective Communication abilities both written and verbal * Ability to prioritize tasks/organized * Attention to Detail * Time management to meet deadlines * Multi-task in fulfilling the procurement needs of multiple projects/business units simultaneously Primoris embraces the belief that our employees are our greatest asset and most valuable resource. We realize that a successful company depends on skilled, happy workers. Because of this belief, we put forth every effort to make Primoris the employer of choice for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry; and company-paid career training contributes to employees’ professional development and advancement.

Responsibilities

The Associate Purchasing Specialist is responsible for managing procurement activities, including sourcing vendors, issuing RFQs, and processing purchase orders within the ERP system. They also handle invoice discrepancies and maintain effective communication with internal departments to support project requirements.