Project & Procurement Coordinator

Job summary

The Project & Procurement Coordinator manages customer projects from quotation through shipment while coordinating with internal departments and suppliers. This role also involves purchasing activities, including negotiating terms, managing purchase orders, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

Job details

The Canalta Group of Companies is a privately held, Canadian-owned company focusing on the manufacturing and service of industrial control and measurement equipment. We primarily serve the gas industry and supply customers internationally. We are currently hiring a Project & Procurement Coordinator to join our team at our head office in Red Deer, Alberta. This role combines customer project coordination with purchasing and procurement improvement. You will help keep projects moving from quotation through shipment while working with suppliers and internal departments to improve sourcing, control costs, and support production requirements. What We Offer * Stable 40-hour work week * Comprehensive benefits after 3 months * Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) for confidential support * RetireSmart retirement saving program eligibility after 6 months * Paid vacation and personal time * Annual PPE and wellness allowances * Perkopolis discount program for savings on brands and experiences * Company events including BBQs, holiday party, and our annual Canalta Day What You Will Do * Support Sales during quotation by reviewing project requirements and coordinating information on material availability, production capacity, and delivery timelines. * Coordinate assigned customer projects from order handover through final shipment, tracking schedules, outstanding actions, and customer requirements. * Work with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and other departments to coordinate drawings, documentation, inspections, and project deliverables. * Provide project updates and flag potential material, schedule, or technical concerns to support timely resolution. * Obtain and compare supplier quotations, prepare purchase orders, and follow up on orders and deliveries. * Evaluate suppliers, pricing, lead times, freight, and overall purchasing value, and negotiate terms within established authority. * Identify opportunities for cost savings, improved sourcing, supplier performance, and inventory optimization. * Maintain accurate project, purchasing, and supplier information in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central What You Need * High school diploma or equivalent. Related post-secondary education in supply chain management, business administration, or project management is preferred. * Minimum two years of relevant experience in project coordination, purchasing/procurement, supply chain, or a combination of these functions. * Experience reviewing quotations, coordinating orders and deliveries, and maintaining accurate records. * Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and changing deadlines. * Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and employees across departments. * Ability to analyze project requirements and purchasing costs, solve problems, and identify practical improvements. * Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel. * Manufacturing or industrial experience, familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and supplier negotiation or cost-saving experience are assets. Monday to Friday; 8:00AM to 4:30PM

What you’ll do

The Project & Procurement Coordinator manages customer projects from quotation through shipment while coordinating with internal departments and suppliers. This role also involves purchasing activities, including negotiating terms, managing purchase orders, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least two years of experience in project coordination, purchasing, or supply chain management. A high school diploma is required, with post-secondary education in a related field and proficiency in ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• RetireSmart retirement saving program
• Paid vacation
• Personal time
• Annual PPE allowance
• Wellness allowance
• Perkopolis discount program

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Inventory Optimization · Preferred
• Order tracking · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project coordination
• Procurement
• Purchasing
• Supply chain management
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Vendor negotiation
• Cost analysis
• Inventory optimization
• Order tracking
• Documentation management
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Cost Control
• Supply Chain
• Follow Through
• Microsoft Excel
• Business Administration
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Sales
• Project Management
• Negotiation
• Operations
• Project Coordination
• Quotations
• Supply Chain Management
• Supplier Performance Management
• Timelines
• Coordinating
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Engineering
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support
• Procurement Project Coordinator
• Procurement / Sourcing Specialist
• Buyers
• Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents

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