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Procurement / BuyerOkos Smart Homes • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Procurement / Buyer

Procurement / Buyer

Okos Smart Homes • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
10 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Job Description

The Procurement / Buyer will be responsible for managing purchasing activity across the business, including vendor sourcing, quote comparison, order placement, expediting, inventory coordination, and purchase order administration. This role is a key link between operations, project management, service, and finance. The ideal candidate is organized, commercially minded, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, in-office environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Source and purchase equipment, materials, and services required for projects, service work, and day-to-day operations.

  • Request, evaluate, and compare supplier quotes to ensure best value, quality, and lead time.

  • Issue purchase orders and track order status from placement through delivery.

  • Follow up with vendors on pricing, availability, changes, shortages, backorders, and delivery delays.

  • Maintain strong supplier relationships and support vendor performance management.

  • Coordinate closely with project managers, service managers, estimators, and warehouse/logistics staff.

  • Help ensure purchased materials align with project specifications, budgets, and timelines.

  • Review inventory levels, replenish stock as needed, and support warehouse accuracy.

  • Resolve invoice, receiving, and purchase order discrepancies with accounting and operations.

  • Support cost-saving initiatives and identify opportunities to improve procurement processes.

  • Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing files, and vendor data.

  • Assist with returns, warranty claims, RMA processing, and defective product issues.

  • Support standardization of commonly used materials and preferred vendor strategies.

  • Contribute to process improvements in procurement, inventory, and supply chain workflows.


Qualifications

  • 3+ years of procurement, purchasing, or buyer experience.

  • Experience in construction, electrical, security, technology, or another project-based environment preferred.

  • Strong negotiation, organization, and follow-up skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a busy operational setting.

  • High attention to detail and accuracy with purchase orders, pricing, and documentation.

  • Comfortable working with vendors, internal stakeholders, and accounting teams.

  • Proficiency with ERP, inventory, purchasing, or accounting systems.

  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

  • Post-secondary education in supply chain, business, operations, or a related field is an asset.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience in security integration, low voltage, electrical, or commercial construction.

  • Familiarity with access control, CCTV, intrusion, or related technology products.

  • Experience with Odoo.

  • Exposure to freight, shipping, customs, or expediting processes.

  • Knowledge of vendor compliance, warranty claims, and procurement documentation.



Additional Information

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive compensation based on experience.

  • Opportunity to work with leading-edge AI security solutions and blue-chip clients.

  • Collaborative, ambitious team environment with a focus on professional growth.

  • Comprehensive benefits package.

  • Opportunity to be among the early hires in a quickly growing startup

  • 24/7 gym access and other perks at our Calgary Office

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant who wants ownership, variety, and direct impact in a business where finance supports real operational execution. You will work closely with leadership and play a key role in ensuring accuracy, control, and timely financial information in a dynamic security integration company.

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