Junior Purchaser

PTW is a leading industry solutions provider delivering construction, fabrication, and maintenance services. Our network extends across Canada. We have a workforce of talented people proud of the safe and reliable work we perform for our customers every day. We create and deliver innovative industrial solutions to customers in the agricultural, mining, oil and gas, petrochemical, pulp and paper, nuclear and renewable energy industries.

PTW is hiring a Junior Purchaser to join our team. 

This position reports to the Procurement Manager. Working with our Procurement Team, the Purchaser will procure materials for PTW's various Electric & Controls divisional branches which are located across Western Canada.

A DAY IN THE LIFE…

• Negotiates, procures, and manages material for PTW’s various branches on construction and maintenance projects.
• Expedites and tracks all incoming material orders.
• Ensures orders and quotes are meeting specified deadlines and paperwork from suppliers is complete and correct.
• Identifies, evaluates, and escalates potential risks that could affect project deliverables.
• Develop and maintain constructive, cooperative and customer focused working relationships with suppliers, internal customers, and project teams. 
• Assists Estimators/PM’s by providing competitive pricing for quotations.
• Effective use of historical and other benchmarking data to ensure competitive pricing.
• Keeps up-to-date with new supply sources.?

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience working in the Instrumentation and/or Electrical wholesale industry. 
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in supply chain / procurement.
• SCMP, College or equivalent degree/certification in Purchasing considered an asset.
• Require strong verbal skills (expression and comprehension) and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of procurement processes.
• Intermediate Microsoft 365 skills (specifically Word, Excel, OneDrive and Teams)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have own transportation as location is not accessible with public transportation.

Why PTW?

Competitive Wages and benefits plans | PTW Apprenticeship Tuition Program | Quality work | Safety and quality are built into everything we do | Safety Training and PPE provided | Consistent work | Opportunity for advancement | Learning and development | Opportunities to travel, stay local or relocate | Team atmosphere | People-focused company

ADDITIONAL INFO

PTW is a leader in electrical, instrumentation and rigid structures. We have 2,500 talented people proud of the safe and reliable work we perform for our customers every day. PTW is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. 

OUR VALUES GROUND US: CARE | EXCELLENCE | PASSION