Procurement - Buyer

Location

Surrey, British Columbia

Solaris Management Consultants Inc. (Solaris) delivers engineering and project management services for the energy industry across North America and the globe. Our work covers traditional and transitional energy solutions, including Natural Gas, LNG, Hydrogen, and Low-carbon assets. We deliver predictable outcomes through disciplined front-end planning, construction-led designs, and data-driven controls. With more than 33 years of experience and a portfolio of 5,000+ projects, our in-house multidisciplinary teams help clients move from concept to commissioning with confidence.

Buyer

Procurement

Natural Gas and LNG

Full-time Regular, Monday – Thursday, Fridays work from home.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Buyer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement lifecycle, including supplier sourcing and pre‑qualification, bid preparation and evaluation, purchase order administration, contract negotiation, and supplier performance monitoring. Working closely with clients, engineering teams, and construction personnel, the Buyer will help ensure timely procurement of goods and services, maintain accurate procurement records, coordinate technical documentation, and support successful project execution through effective vendor and stakeholder management.

• Develop and maintain procurement trackers and summaries
• Sourcing and pre‑qualifying suppliers
• Prepare bidders' lists, develop bid packages, issue RFQs/RFPs, evaluate bids, manage
• clarifications, and prepare purchase recommendations Initiates, issues, and administers purchase orders through predetermined procedures
• Communicates with client to secure approvals for purchase in accordance to established procedures
• Manage and expedite purchase orders from start of engineering through fabrication, shipping and delivery

• Coordinate engineering documentation and monitor supplier performance
• Interacts with engineering and construction staff to monitor revisions and amendments
• Assists at post award meetings to ensure understanding between clients and suppliers on all contractual matters
• Determines selection of work methods and procedures and makes recommendations for improvement
• Ability to negotiate Contracts and Terms and conditions

• A technical college graduate with 5-10 years related experience or an equivalent combination of studies and related experience
• Preference for candidate to have Supply Chain Management (SCMP) designation or similar
• Completion of specialized procurement or business administration courses with working knowledge of commercial and legal aspects of procurement
• Experience with purchasing systems
• Ability to manage multiple orders and projects with a fast‑paced schedule Ability to exercise independent judgment in selecting, classifying, completing, and analyzing data obtained from various sources
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team
• Motivated with solid follow up skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Strategic:
  Understands the broader business landscape and how people strategy drives results.
• Proactive:
  Anticipates needs and challenges, providing timely, pragmatic solutions.
• Collaborative:
  Builds trust with executives, technical professionals, and HR peers alike.
• Resilient:
  Remains composed under pressure and navigates complex dynamics with confidence.
• Inclusive:
  Values diverse perspectives and contributes to a culture of respect and belonging.
• Professional Presence:
  Communicates with credibility,…