About BBE
BBE is a Canadian-owned logistics company trusted to deliver in complex, time-critical, and high-consequence environments. Our customers operate in remote regions, regulated industries, and situations where reliability matters more than volume. They rely on BBE because we think ahead, take ownership, and deliver with precision, often in conditions where there is no margin for error.
At BBE, people are empowered to make decisions, take accountability, and work collaboratively across teams and partners. If you are motivated by responsibility, problem-solving, and work that has real-world impact, you will feel at home here.
The Role
Job Title: Intermediate Buyer
Department: Procurement
Location: Edmonton, AB
Reporting To: Procurement Team Lead
As an Intermediate Buyer, you will play an important role in supporting BBE’s operations and customer commitments. This position requires sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt as conditions change.
This position is an integral part of the Procurement team, and to succeed in this role, you must embrace continuous learning to develop relationships with vendors. This will enable you to meet stakeholder requirements, provide superb customer service, and offer unique solutions to the challenges of delivering quality services to remote and northern locations in Canada and worldwide.
You will work closely with internal teams, customers, and partners to ensure work is completed accurately, safely, and on time.
What You’ll Do
- Contribute to and foster transparent, direct communication, education, and improved customer service enhancements with operations teams and clients.
- Source commodities related to various business areas as required.
- Gather and evaluate vendor RFQs, proposals, and purchase items and conditions.
- Evaluate and submit proposals to external customers and complete the scope of work from the operations standpoint as required.
- Ship orders from the vendor to customers using the BBE portal and carrier portals.
- Analyze and send out reports such as “Open Order” and “Vendor Analysis”.
- Generate and analyze key vendor and customer reports.
- Assist in developing and maintaining the item and vendor master in ERP.
- Ensure relationships with suppliers of goods and services are managed to stay aligned with BBE’s commitments to customers and other key stakeholders.
- Assist in measuring vendor-related KPIs and further negotiate with existing suppliers for better pricing, terms and conditions, and continuous performance improvement.
- Respond promptly to external customer inquiries.
- Communicate with external customers regarding product alternatives, shipment delays, and order updates.
- Process purchase orders and follow up with vendors on delivery status
- Work closely with the warehouse to receive POs and resolve any discrepancies
- Ensure the value of the Procurement function is continuously quantifiable.
- Contribute to BBE’s value change developments to enhance our service offering.
- Commit to BBE’s QHSE standards and incorporate BBE’s values into everyday practices.
- Process orders and communicate with external customers.
- Additional duties as assigned.
What You Bring
- University or technical school degree in commerce, supply chain or other relevant discipline or experience.
- Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in purchasing and managing suppliers.
- Product knowledge of industrial MRO and lubricants is an asset.
- Proficient in MS software applications.
- Professional approach to vendor and customer relationship management.
- Strong organizational skills and excellent written/verbal communication.
- Relevant experience in logistics, transportation, operations, or a related field
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced or changing environments
- A sense of ownership—you follow through on commitments
- A collaborative, team-first mindset
- Willingness to adapt and learn as priorities evolve
Why Work at BBE
- Work that supports essential supply chains across Canada
- Exposure to unique operations, including remote and regulated environments
- A culture built on trust, accountability, and respect
- Opportunities to grow through meaningful responsibility
- A team that values partnership with customers and with each other
Our Values
- See the Field - I see the play and connect the dots, considering both external and internal operational impacts to create the best solution. I don’t just deliver; I anticipate.
- Own Your Shirt - I am accountable for the commitments I make to customers, stakeholders, and each other.
- Implement - I get what needs to be done, done correctly.
- Partner Thinking - I work to become an extension of our customers’ operations.
- Adaptability - I will change—even when it’s uncomfortable—so we can positively adapt.
Equity, Accessibility & Community
Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.
BBE welcomes applicants from diverse and equity-seeking backgrounds. BBE’s Edmonton location operates on Treaty Six Territory and is committed to respectful partnerships with local and Indigenous businesses.
