Job details
Posted 02 October 2026

Salary CAD negotiable

Start date 19 October 2026

Location Calgary

Job type Contract

Discipline Contracts and Procurement

Reference 170412

Job Function Expeditor , Buyer

Supply Chain Specialist – Purchasing
Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and cooperative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

Overview
The Buyer is a key member of the Supply Chain team, responsible for executing procurement activities for materials and equipment in support of complex projects from pre-award through closeout.

Responsibilities

Execute purchasing activities for engineered equipment and bulk materials in accordance with project requirements and material management plans

Prepare bid packages, manage bidder communications and clarification meetings and administer quotation timelines

Conduct commercial bid evaluations evaluating pricing, terms, delivery, compliance and risk

Issue purchase orders and manage them through the full lifecycle, including change orders, price adjustments and supplier exceptions

Effectively negotiate and recommend resolution to terms and conditions exceptions

Negotiated and resolution final resolution to any claim related items regarding material

Validate supplier invoices and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner





Provide guidance and informal support to junior supply chain team members as required

Collaborate closely with Engineering, Construction, Logistics, and other project stakeholders

Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff

Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines

Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines

Adhere to and support Client’s Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies

May need to travel to attend to business related matters

Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent applicable field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements





Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders

Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job

Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines

Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Ability to communicate fluently in English (read, write and speak)

Working toward applicable professional certification(s) or license(s)

Experience should be primarily in the area of material management

Excellent computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and electronic presentation programs

PLEASE NOTE: Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position and only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.

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📌 Buyer/Expeditor (Alberta)
🏢 fluor-corporation
📍 Alberta