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Procurement AgentModern Niagara • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Procurement Agent

Procurement Agent

Modern Niagara • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Role Summary

The procurement agent supports purchasing activities for site-level teams to ensure materials are sourced efficiently cost-effectively and within established timelines. This role requires strong relationship-building and negotiation skills to maintain supplier partnerships and keep projects moving smoothly.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara

The procurement agent will be supporting purchasing activities for the Alberta field teams and will be key in ensuring timely delivery of materials and cost control which directly impacts project success and client satisfaction. Their strategic approach to sourcing supports operational excellence and strengthens vendor relationships.

Key Impact / Purpose

  • Source and purchase materials to keep projects on schedule.
  • Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality and reliability.
  • Optimize inventory and purchasing processes for cost-effectiveness.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Source and purchase materials for our field foremen
  • Review maintain and issue required purchase orders to preferred vendors
  • Schedule and expedite material deliveries as required
  • Maintain purchase order records in an organized process
  • Effective and timely communication of order status source and lead time to active project teams
  • Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers negotiate pricing terms and seek new opportunities for added value
  • Participate in operational huddles to share known supply chain issues on product availability price and new opportunities
  • Detailed review of vendor invoices against purchase orders placed to ensure accuracy and resolve exceptions through reconciliation
  • Review maintain and recommend appropriate levels of inventoried materials and consumables
  • Execute material return procedures and ensure credits are obtained from suppliers
  • Ability to travel between Edmonton and Calgary offices project sites and supplier locations
  • Must-haves :

  • 3 years of procurement / wholesale experience ideally within the construction and mechanical industry
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain strong relationships with wholesalers suppliers and vendors ensuring top-notch customer service.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Effective communicator with the ability to develop and sustain productive working relationships with employees suppliers and other stakeholders at all levels
  • Resourceful problem-solver able to provide timely solutions
  • Highly organized individual able to maintain multiple responsibilities and prioritize for successful execution.
  • Nice-to-haves :

  • Knowledge of mechanical systems and construction industry experience.
  • Resourceful problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
  • This is a replacement position. Salary range is $70000 - $88000

    Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including :

  • Performance based bonus opportunities
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution
  • Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family
  • An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness
  • 24 / 7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services
  • A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.
  • Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up
  • Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work
  • Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness mobile phones travel home and auto insurance and many others
  • Here at Modern Niagara because we know our people are the best in the industry we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.
  • About Modern Niagara

    Who We Are

    Modern Niagara helps building owners managers and general contractors meet the mechanical electrical integrated building technology and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto Southwestern Ontario and Ottawa.

    We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canadas infrastructure and on the communities where we live learn work and heal. We build for life.

    Our Culture & Values

    We value passion initiative determination professionalism and teamwork.

    Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.

    Diversity Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara

    We are committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity feels a sense of belonging and can thrive.

    We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women Indigenous Black racialized 2SLGBTQIA people people with disabilities and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry.

    We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process.

    If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at so we can make appropriate arrangements.

    We appreciate every applicants interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

    Required Experience :

    Unclear Seniority

    Key Skills

    Computer Science,Continuous Integration,Fraud,Intake Experience,Law Enforcement,Usability,Analysis Skills,Computer Forensics,Driving,Teaching,Counterintelligence,Sass

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 70000 - 88000

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