Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor, Supply Chain, the Purchasing Agent is responsible for procuring materials and services that support Enerflex's manufacturing operations and inventory requirements. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the timely availability of materials by collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional looking to expand their knowledge within a fast-paced manufacturing environment while working alongside a collaborative and experienced team.

This position will be located at our 4700 47 Street SE Calgary, AB location.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Procure materials required for spool and pressure vessel fabrication, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and project requirements.
• Maintain purchasing queue and purchase orders through full P2P cycle. Work with expediting team to ensure supplier commitments align with production schedules and project deadlines.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Material Control, and Project teams to ensure purchased materials meet technical specifications and business requirements.
• Investigate and resolve purchase order discrepancies, including pricing, quantity, quality, and delivery variances.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, cost, and on-time delivery, providing regular feedback and supporting continuous supplier improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable service and long-term partnerships.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiencies.
• Source materials and services for manufacturing operations by identifying qualified suppliers and negotiating competitive pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment, or equivalent experience in a sales or distribution role supporting industrial products such as instrumentation, valves, gauges, transmitters, and related equipment.
• Experience purchasing or working with instrumentation, valves, gauges, transmitters, and other industrial products is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of materials, products, and services used in the oil and gas manufacturing industry, including an understanding of market conditions, supplier networks, and customer requirements, is preferred.
• Experience supporting piping and pressure vessel manufacturing is considered an asset, particularly within the natural gas or energy industry.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a cross-functional team to deliver exceptional internal customer service.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build consensus and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and experience working with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Professional designations such as Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and innovative, with the initiative to improve procurement processes and contribute to departmental and organizational success.
• Comfortable adapting to change and leveraging systems and technology to improve reporting, operational efficiency, and overall procurement performance.