Vista Projects is an integrated industrial engineering firm that helps clients navigate the digital transformation of their projects and operations. Our proven project execution process is based on a "single source of truth" model that eliminates the potential for inefficient engineering designs, cost overruns and project completion delays.Why We Do ItWhat Vista DoesVista Projects is an integrated industrial engineering firm that helps clients navigate the digital transformation of their projects and operations. Our proven project execution process is based on a "single source of truth" model that eliminates the potential for inefficient engineering designs, cost overruns and project completion delays.Why We Do ItWe believe the world needs industrial projects and that intelligent engineering data can increase the likelihood of innovative solutions getting to market. Over the years, our multi-discipline teams have conceptualized and designed some of the most challenging and successful industrial processing projects in the North American energy sector. Vista has established itself as a trusted industrial engineering partner for all types of projects, from conceptual studies and pilots to large-scale commercial expansions.Where We WorkThe benefits of our approach apply to new asset developments and brownfield optimization projects across several industrial markets. This includes biofuels and produced water treatment to natural gas and petrochemical processing. While we are headquartered in Calgary and maintain a satellite office in Houston.What You Would Do in This RoleThe Buyer/Expeditor is responsible for performing procurement activities to ensure the timely purchase of materials and equipment to meet project requirements. Duties include:Working within a project team environment, potentially on multiple projectsEnsuring timely and cost-effective procurement while adhering to client requirements and proper procurement practicesMaintaining status reportsPreparing,



issuing and evaluating standard procurement documentsincluding bid lists, request for quotation and commercial bid evaluationsPurchasing mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, structural steel and piping commodity materials and equipmentExecuting appropriate bidding strategiesCreating and issuing purchase orders for materials and equipmentAssisting in the negotiation of progress paymentsDeveloping and managing vendor/contractor relationshipsAssisting with expediting, as requiredPerforming other duties as requestedAttending and potentially managing purchase order kick off meetingsAttending local shop expediting visits, as requiredClosing purchase ordersCommunicating with suppliers to resolve issues affecting a purchase orderAttending status meetings with suppliersReviewing material and service invoices for accuracyCoordinating transportation and logistics, as requiredPerforming other duties as requestedRequirementsFour (4) years of purchasing experienceWillingness to complete expediting activities as requiredHigh-school diploma or equivalentExcellent organizational and communication skillsStrong attention to detailProblem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to adapt in a changing environmentAbility to work without supervisionOpen to Canadian residents onlyPreferredExperience in contractsPost-secondary certification or equivalentFive years of purchasing experience in an engineering, procurement, construction environmentWhy People Like Working with UsWorking with Vista is a chance to contribute to the typeof challenging municipal and industrial projects that the world requires. If that doesn't excite you,



this role likely won't be a fit.Challenging projects require focus and we enable our people to do their best work with modernized project systems that are based on our leading use of intelligent data-centric execution architecture. Our staff and clients like that it gives them real-time access to validated data shared across all project departments. This fosters project design and business decisions based on a single, authoritative source of truth and provides increased transparency and collaboration with team members and clients, leading to improved engineering quality and a product we can all take pride in.What We OfferAn opportunity with Vista is not just a job; it is a chance to tackle challenging projects with colleagues who are among the most recognized and accomplished in their disciplines.Vista offers all employeesA stimulating, fast-paced and challenging work environment where you will contribute to the interesting municipal and industrial engineering projectsA robust and consistent recruitment process that ensures your colleagues are likeminded and comparably capableAn opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneurial, technically skilled team which has established leadership in creative engineering solutionsA strong value-based philosophy that provides an informal, close-knit team environment, where you and your family feel like a part of our organization, and not just an employee numberCompetitive compensation and benefits, including a performance-linked variable pay programCompany-sponsored social events and team sportsFlexible work schedules, half-day Fridays and free parkingAn organization that values and encourages diversityNote: As part of the interview process there will be a technical testing component that will take up to two hours and can be completed at home on your own timeline. Candidates may be required to complete a security clearance procedure prior to receiving anoffer.

📌 Buyer/Expeditor (Calgary)
🏢 Vista Projects
📍 Calgary