Procurement - Buyer

Job Title : Procurement Buyer, Junior or Intermediate

Department : Procurement

Industry : Natural Gas and LNG

Location : Surrey, British Columbia

Position Type : Full-time

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Description & Requirements

About Solaris Management Consultants Inc.

Established in 1993, Solaris Management Consultants Inc. (Solaris MCI) is now one of the largest privately held engineering firms in British Columbia. Operating as the project execution arm of our Group of Companies, Solaris MCI is one of five entities, including OgeeDev, Ensol Systems, Solaris Solutions and Capstone ITS.

Solaris MCI offers in-house, multi-discipline engineering and project services for new and sustaining capital projects. With more than 30 years serving the energy industry, we are committed to energy transition, sustainability, and decarbonization. Our expertise includes natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, renewables, and technology solutions.

With offices located across North America, from Vancouver, B.C. to Houston, Texas, we are continuing to grow and are looking for all-star individuals to join our team!

About the role :

We are currently seeking a  “Procurement Buyer, Junior or Intermediate ” to support our dynamic team. As an integral member of the team, you will have an opportunity to support the procurement team’s goals and objectives and to work with individuals from various disciplines in administering the purchasing and expediting process for assigned projects including planning and development. You will have the opportunity to expedite commodities of various types of equipment, such as Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Pipe Valves and Fittings. Your pride in procuring and expediting commodities and executing in compliance with project standards and procedures will be a vital part of this diverse and interesting position.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain procurement trackers and summaries
• Sourcing and pre-qualifying suppliers
• Prepare bidders' lists, develop bid packages, issue RFQs / RFPs, evaluate bids, manage clarifications and prepare purchase recommendations
• Communicate with client to secure approvals for purchase in accordance with established procedures
• Initiate, issue, and administer purchase orders and change orders through predetermined procedures
• Manage and expedite purchase orders from start of engineering through fabrication, shipping and delivery
• Coordinate engineering documentation and monitor supplier performance
• Interact with engineering and construction staff to monitor revisions and amendments to scopes
• Assist at post award meetings to ensure understanding between clients and suppliers on all contractual matters
• Determine selection of work methods and procedures and makes recommendations for improvement
• Ability to negotiate Contracts and Terms and Conditions

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Demeanor Required :

Compensation, Benefits & Growth

A career with Solaris MCI offers opportunities for growth through our organization’s flat team structure, internal training, and mentorship programs.

Our culture is diverse and inclusive, valuing individual contributions for the benefit of all. This can be seen each day in our team’s inclusive spirit, diverse backgrounds, encouragement for learning, teaching and advancement, and the attention to the health and well-being of all our employees. With our flexible work arrangements, extensive benefits, RRSP matching program, and much more, we put our team and their families first! We offer a 37.5-hour work week with Fridays being WFH and half days!

The salary for this role is based on an average of 37.5 hours a week. The estimated range is between $52,000-$87,000 annually, depending on skills and experience

NOTE : Thank you for your interest in Solaris Management Consultants Inc. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every submission or follow-up. Please note that to comply with Canadian Law, all candidates being offered a position with Solaris Management must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. We wish you all the best in your career search!