Buyer

Join our dynamic team at Bilton Welding & Manufacturing Ltd. (Bilton) as a Buyer!

We're seeking candidates with varying levels of experience and prioritize attitude, passion, and a willingness to learn. While experience is valued, we believe that the right attitude and a strong work ethic can often outweigh years of experience. If you're enthusiastic, driven, and eager to grow with us, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Bilton:
Our organization strives to offer competitive wages and benefits. We invest in our employees and maintain a work environment that is conducive to their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Bilton believes that our people are our strength; therefore, we reward outstanding performance and innovation. We provide equal opportunities for our people to achieve their career goals.

Location: Innisfail, Alberta                 Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Source suppliers and obtain quotations for goods and services required by sales in the bidding process.
• Plan for raw components such as steel, flanges, fittings, etc.
• Issue requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and select the best source consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements. Negotiate and manage long-term pricing agreements on critical commodities.
• Order material as per the purchasing queue and approved requisitions.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and departments involved to resolve procurement-related problems.
• Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that the product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintain appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements and that suppliers are aware of their performance.
• Order major materials per engineering and project management prior to the completion of the BOM (bill of materials).
• Continually assess market conditions that may affect procurement and recommend procurement and supply chain management strategies.
• Assist internal and external customers by interpreting laws, policies, codes, and regulations pertaining to purchasing; answer inquiries both orally and in writing concerning purchasing operations.
• Organize shipments of vessels to and from post-weld heat treatment.
• Create and complete purchase orders for x-ray, sub-contractors, and rental equipment as required.
• Create part numbers in ERP for the design department.
• Source material for parts and maintenance.
• Order welding and shop consumables.
• Order safety supplies.
• Enter standard costs into item files from zero standard cost items on order report.
• Reconcile discrepancies between receiving, purchasing, and invoicing.
• Maintain/update outstanding purchase orders in M2M and with vendors.
• Maintain and constantly assess current and potential credible vendors.
• Generate and submit purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain consumable request forms, ensuring they are user-friendly and reflect the correct items being used.
• Check and clean up item master descriptions and memos to maintain consistency.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• 3+ years of related procurement experience, including purchasing, inventory control, supply management, supplier relationships, basic cost accounting, and tracking budget expenses
• Experience in creating and building strong relationships with vendors
• Experience with M2M or equivalent ERP system is an asset
• Strong technical skills to navigate and utilize web-based platforms and the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Teams
• Working knowledge of the legal aspects of procurement and contract law
• Knowledge of import freight movement
• Experience in vendor negotiation with a desire to find high-quality products at the best possible cost
• Experience working with a large group of people in a manufacturing environment
• Skilled in ensuring procured goods meet required standards and specifications through active quality control in procurement.

Why Choose Bilton:

Competitive Compensation: As an employer of choice, Bilton benefits from the ability to attract and retain high quality employees by providing competitive compensation.

RRSP Matching Contribution: Saving money for retirement is important to Bilton, which is why the Company provides a generous matching contribution for employees that partake in the RRSP program.

Health and Dental Coverage: Bilton exceeds industry standards in terms of health and dental coverage, with a focus on maintaining long term health and wellness.

Advancement Opportunities: Bilton believes in developing its employees and encouraging them to grow and pursue new opportunities within the company.

Health Spending Account: Bilton believes in providing employees with a flexible benefit option, which can be used for additional benefits required to fit the specific needs of each employee and their family.

Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Travel insurance: Bilton provides exceptional insurance to all employees, should such assistance be required.

Training Opportunities: Bilton provides training opportunities to employees through the apprenticeship program, training grants, external training, and several in-house training courses to upgrade skills.

Vacation Time: Employees are encouraged to take time off work to spend with their friends and family, as work-life balance is very important to employee well-being.

Employee and Family Assistance Program: Mental health is a huge part of our daily wellness. Each employee and their family have confidential access to counsellors.

Referral Bonus: Employee referrals are encouraged and appreciated, which is why Bilton rewards its employees that provide successful referrals with a referral bonus.

Application Details:

We provide hands-on training and an opportunity to work on some of the most interesting projects and applications in the Oil and Gas industry. This is a full-time permanent shop position with competitive starting wages and benefits packages.

If you would like to be a part of our growing and dynamic team of professionals that take pride in their work and strive to be the best in the industry, APPLY today!

CAREERS | Bilton Welding and Manufacturing Ltd.

Thank you to all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.