Procurement Agent
Saskarc is an industry leader in steel design and fabrication for Temporary/Early works and Permanent steel for North American infrastructure projects.
For over 30 years, Saskarc’s strong commitment to innovation and continuous improvement has been a driving force leading our company through several expansions, as we’ve diversified in order to offer multi-disciplined services to our valued customers. After identifying a gap in the market, we shifted focus and leveraged our design expertise to create unmatched steel solutions in the infrastructure market. With a fully equipped facility featuring automated and robotic equipment, we expanded to design and supply temporary steel for large scale excavation and bridge projects. Saskarc is your top value provider for steel solutions as we guarantee reduced risk, the shortest project schedule, and the lowest total installed cost.
We are currently looking for a versatile and well-rounded Procurement Agent possessing a solid business acumen, strong ability to lead and source the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency.
Position Location: Oxbow, SK or Edmonton, AB
Key responsibilities will include:
The Procurement Agent is responsible for establishing, evaluating, managing and maintaining supplier relationships, purchase of goods and services, logistical coordination of shipments, and inventory control.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Direct working knowledge of operations, supplier management, inventory control, and logistics.
- Comfortable working in ERP systems; excellent with Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word.
- Experience in negotiating prices and terms and conditions.
- Experience in managing third-party logistics providers.
- Experience in managing and buying from steel suppliers.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Good financial and business awareness.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- High school diploma or equivalent, with a college or university degree preferred, or an acceptable combination of education and relevant experience.
- 5+ years work experience in industrial steel markets.
- Proficient in Microsoft programs (specifically excel and word).
Saskarc offers a competitive wage and benefit package, challenging work environment, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement and excellence. We continue to build a strong team that has depth in both personal leadership skills as well as industry related training and experience.
We thank all of those in advance for expressing interest in this position within our company, but only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.