Service / Procurement Support

Service/Procurement Support Diversified Transportation has an exciting new opportunity for a Service/Procurement Support based in Fort McMurray. Reporting directly to the Regional Maintenance and Facilities Manager, this position is responsible for purchasing for the company and maintaining records, files, and databases. This role involves acquiring the best value in quality and prices for the company. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, have excellent communication and analytical skills, as well as be comfortable negotiating with the best interest of the company in mind. The shift for this position is Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Primary Responsibilities: * Design and maintain vendor reports and evaluate issues and assist to prepare data reports for purchasing system and manage buying trends * Coordinate with supervisor and provide support to product research programs and assist to obtain required approvals and maintain spreadsheets and evaluate corrections for same and establish best purchase activities * Evaluate purchase orders and ensure accuracy in SKU and product plan and maintain tracking of receipts from various locations and maintain an efficient packaging guide according to vendor regulations * Coordinate with vendor to maintain knowledge on product and delivery schedule and oversee personnel training programs and evaluate same and manage work with sales and purchasing departments * Collaborate with internal and external customers and manage pricing and availability of products and develop purchase order for purchasing system and manage communication with general contractors and coordinate with sourcing analyst to source materials * Manage communication with vendors, track orders and resolve any issues * Assist the service team as per operational needs Desired Requirements: * Post- secondary education in Purchasing / Supply Chain Management, or 2-5 years of field experience may be considered * Minimum 3 – 5 years of experience as a Buyer * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Access and Excel at an Intermediate level * High attention to detail and confidentiality and must be fully aware of the sensitivity of the position and act upon it accordingly * High level of initiative and an ability to work under minimal supervision or direction * Ability to multi-task in a multi-office/location organization and problem-solve while maintaining flexibility in a fast paced and deadline-based environment

The role involves managing procurement activities, including vendor communication, product research, and maintaining accurate purchasing databases and reports. The incumbent will also coordinate with internal departments and external contractors to ensure cost-effective material sourcing and operational support.

Candidates should possess post-secondary education in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent field experience, along with 3-5 years of experience as a buyer. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Access, and strong analytical and negotiation skills are required.

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• Purchasing
• Supply Chain Management
• Negotiation
• Data Analysis
• Vendor Management
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication
• Strategic Thinking
• Inventory Tracking
• Reporting
• Product Research
• Attention To Detail
• Problem Solving

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Administrative
• Finance & Accounting

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week