Calgary - 7504 7504 30 St SE Calgary, AB T2C, CAN

Description Buyer (18 M onth contract)

DIRTT Environmental Solutions is modernizing the construction industry with unique, agile architectural solutions. We’re a highly motivated group of individuals who embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the company. Everyone is hands-on, regardless of position. We celebrate our successes together. We have fun. We work hard. We respect each other. We achieve what others only dream about. Do you have what it takes?

Are you a risk-taker who can handle the pressures of demanding lead times, deadlines, custom products and a variety of processes unique to DIRTT? This challenging position will suit someone with a strong “go-getter” attitude, who’s extremely detail oriented, an exceptional communicator, and not afraid to get things done.

Skills needed to survive: You are a driven, energetic, hard worker and courageous. You have solid communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities along with the ability to work independently and well in a team setting.

If you think you can handle it and are ready for the most intense and rewarding challenge of your career, then read on and join DIRTT!

What You'll Do

Procurement

Prepare and approve Purchase Orders, as required to meet production requirements

Analyze demand, usage, forecasts, lead times, and category min/max levels to make effective purchasing decisions

Liaise closely with the production team to ensure requirements meet lead times and quality standards

Review vendor invoices and resolve pricing, quantity, freight, and receiving discrepancies

Be involved with strategic sourcing and negotiation strategies

Create category strategy reviews of your categories

Identify areas of cost saving opportunities





Provide input on future category price trends and implications

Cross train with buyers on other categories to help with coverage

Identify and report on potential supply risks and opportunities

Work closely with your internal customers/ departments to ensure their needs are met

Follow the purchasing process from creation to invoice phase

Generate periodic reports and create presentations of analytical data pertaining to the category

Assure and maintain data integrity on all inputs

Misc. purchasing tasks as required

Participate in monthly inventory counting & posting process

Maintain & adjust inventory levels to ensure sufficient on-hand inventory to fulfill requirements

Perform inventory cost review analysis

Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and support corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy

Relationship Management

Analyze supplier performance metrics, recommend improvement opportunities

Assist with vendor scorecards/ KPI reporting

Work with key suppliers and external parties to develop an understanding of the marketplace pertaining to the category

Drive continuous improvement and innovation with suppliers

Coordinate the resolution of supplier shortages, late deliveries, quality concerns, and other material-related issues

What You Bring to DIRTT:

Exceptional with people, highly detailed in organizational and time management skills

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain or Business





3-5 years of Purchasing experience

Capacity to think logically and analytically to solve problems

Experience in a manufacturing setting, ideally in a fast-paced working environment with tight deadlines

Possess excellent Microsoft excel skills

Outstanding written and verbal communications skills

Ability to work withdaily/monthly deadlines and time constraints on an ongoing basis

Experience in ERP/new system implementations is an asset

What’s In It for You:

A competitive wage An in office cafeteria with coffee, soft drinks, continental breakfast, hot lunches, snacks, and more A thorough and supportive onboarding program to set you up for success

Opportunity for growth

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Information

DIRTT Environmental Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

DIRTT is committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.

Roles at DIRTT are safety-sensitive. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing may be required. Applicants must be 18 years or older.

Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background check, where permitted by law. This will be conducted through a trusted third-party provider after a conditional offer has been accepted.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

- Please note, this is a 18-month contract position.

📌 Buyer (18 Month Contract) (Winnipeg)
🏢 DIRTT Environmental Solutions
📍 Winnipeg