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Purchasing AgentE.S. FOX LIMITED • Niagara Falls, Niagara Region, CA
Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

E.S. FOX LIMITED • Niagara Falls, Niagara Region, CA
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our Strength is People

With a strong commitment to health, safety, and the protection of the environment, ESFL has earned a reputation as a people‑first, environmentally conscious and socially responsible provider. Our goal is to foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion so that all employees feel valued and respected.

Why Join Our Team

We offer you a rewarding career opportunity working within the thriving construction industry. We provide comprehensive benefits, including :

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Group RSP with employer contribution
  • Competitive compensation
  • Support of professional growth

Our office in Niagara Falls, ON, is looking for a Purchasing Agent to join our team.

Summary of the Role

Reporting to the Corporate Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Agent is responsible for the timely, compliant and commercially effective procurement of materials, equipment, assemblies, tools and subcontracted services in support of construction projects. This role manages both routine and complex procurement activities and applies advanced supply chain and purchasing principles to deliver best value while managing risk and maintaining a competitive advantage for the Company.

The Purchasing Agent works closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure procurement activities align with technical, quality, safety, schedule and commercial requirements throughout the full purchase order lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Execution

  • Review and interpret technical, quality, safety, schedule and commercial requirements (including cost, warranty, contractual and legal terms) for assigned procurement activities.
  • Develop procurement strategies where required or execute established strategies to meet project and company objectives.
  • Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to qualified suppliers in accordance with company procedures, project requirements and applicable procurement strategies.
  • Supplier Sourcing, Evaluation & Negotiation

  • Review, analyze and assess supplier quotations; negotiate pricing, terms and conditions to achieve best overall value.
  • Prepare bid evaluations and supporting documentation to justify supplier selection.
  • Support the identification, qualification and development of new suppliers, as well as the ongoing improvement of existing supplier relationships.
  • Purchase Order Management

  • Create, issue and administer Purchase Orders in accordance with company policies and project requirements.
  • Manage suppliers from Purchase Order award through completion, including schedule adherence and required deliverables such as shop drawings, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and other contractual submittals.
  • Monitor supplier performance and proactively address issues related to non‑conformance, delays, deficiencies and disputes.
  • Key Requirements, Experience And Skills

  • Post‑secondary education in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum five (5) years of relevant procurement or purchasing experience is preferred.
  • Proven experience managing multiple, complex Purchase Orders from initiation through closeout.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
  • Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation or equivalent is a strong asset.
  • Experience within a construction or industrial environment is an asset.
  • Experience with ERP or procurement systems is an asset.
  • Sourcing experience for complex or multi‑trade commodities, including build‑to‑design equipment and subcontracted services, is an asset.
  • Attributes

  • Well organized and detail oriented.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Mechanical / Electrical aptitude and acumen.
  • Strong communicator (verbal and written).
  • Result oriented.
  • Competencies

  • Integrity
  • Quality and Continuous Improvement
  • Health & Safety Commitment
  • About E.S. Fox Limited

    ESFL is a privately owned, Canadian, multi‑trade fabricator and constructor, providing a single‑source solution for Industrial, Institutional, Commercial, and Power Generation sectors. ESFL has established a reputation for safety, executing high quality workmanship, operational flexibility, efficiency, and timely project completion.

    As a fully integrated, multi‑trade construction firm, ESFL provides clients with a sole source solution for their detailed engineering, fabrication, construction, and maintenance needs. We are a solutions‑based provider that delivers a superior level of service from ‘cradle to grave,’ as we offer multi‑trade, service‑oriented solutions for all your Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, and Energy products. ESFL continues to be a leader of Canadian strength and tradition for over 9 decades.

    Headquartered in Niagara Falls, Ontario, we maintain full‑service regional offices in Hamilton, Toronto, Port Robinson, Oshawa, Kincardine, Kingston, Sarnia, and Thunder Bay.

    E.S. Fox Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace.

    We will accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

    Connect : LinkedIn, esfox.com

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