Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Buyer I – Oil & Gas Sector (Calgary, Alberta)

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Buyer I role responsible for end‑to‑end procurement and materials flow activities that ensure timely availability of materials and services at optimal cost, quality, and compliance. The role owns transactional purchasing, supplier execution, logistics coordination, system accuracy, and resolution of delivery, quality, and payment issues to support manufacturing, R&D, and operations.

Total rewards: $41.00 hourly, 5 days on / 2 days off, 1‑year contract position.

• Materials & Demand Fulfillment
  • Validate material requirements for non‑forecasted, R&D, and production demand.
  • Prevent duplicate purchases by verifying demand against on‑hand inventory and surplus.
  • Manage raw material procurement and availability; support consumables purchasing and replenishment.
  • Coordinate Request to Order (RTO) and special demand fulfillment requirements across customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Track and manage weekly open order reports, including supplier follow‑ups for late or at‑risk deliveries.
• Manufacturing & Production Support
  • Create and maintain manufacturing orders, including component and assembly BOMs.
  • Support BOM setup and validation to ensure accurate production planning and purchasing.
  • Maintain RTO trackers and ensure visibility of production and supply status.
  • Manage outside processing and third‑party shop activities (free‑issue materials, service POs, material transfers).
  • Track external supplier progress and escalated delivery or quality risks.
• Systems & Master Data
  • Create and maintain item masters, part numbers, and BOMs in ERP systems.
  • Ensure accurate system data governance including specifications, cost data, and documentation.
  • Check and validate current average costs within the system to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Maintain traceability records and audit‑ready documentation.
• Procurement Execution
  • Create, issue, maintain, and manage purchase orders in ERP/Fishbowl.
  • Lead RFQs and supplier interactions to obtain pricing, lead times, and specifications.
  • Negotiate PO‑level commercial terms and exceptions.
  • Confirm supplier acknowledgements, manage promise dates, and proactively expedite delivery risks.
  • Execute change orders, reissue POs, and manage associated approvals.
• Supplier & Issue Management
  • Monitor supplier performance, delivery adherence (OTD), quality, and responsiveness.
  • Escalate supply risks, late deliveries, and constrained materials; document root cause and recovery plans.
  • Support supplier onboarding, setup, and documentation management.
  • Participate in supplier performance reviews and contribute to scorecards.
• Financial & Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P)
  • Review supplier invoices, validate supporting documentation, and perform 3‑way matching.
  • Coordinate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payment.
  • Support financial accuracy through cost validation and system integrity.
• Logistics & Specialized Procurement
  • Manage threading services, outside processing, and subcontracting.
  • Coordinate logistics related to material movement between suppliers, third‑party processors, and internal operations.
• Engineering Change & Configuration Management
  • Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
  • Review and implement ECNs impacting inventory, open POs, and procurement activities.
  • Ensure alignment between engineering data, procurement specifications, and inventory.
• Quality, Compliance & Disposition
  • Support resolution of shortages and non‑conforming materials (NCRs).
  • Coordinate with quality teams on NCR investigations and corrective actions.
  • Manage first‑article requirements and supplier quality validation activities.
• Performance & Continuous Improvement
  • Track and report procurement KPIs (OTD, lead time, quality, cost, supplier responsiveness).
  • Maintain and improve open order visibility and reporting cadence.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, planning, and materials management processes.

• 5+ years of procurement experience with manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of end‑to‑end purchasing, supplier management, and supply chain best practices.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Fishbowl, SAP, Oracle) and experience creating and maintaining BOMs and item masters.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze and improve processes with a focus on cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Orientation toward collaboration across manufacturing, R&D, and logistics functions.

Agilus by Synergie is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.