Buyer - Edmonton, AB

Heidelberg Materials

$78K — $104K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in technical, economic, financial, or business field preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing and contract management in manufacturing/production or construction preferred
  • Proficiency in SAP/Ariba and MS Office applications preferred
  • Strong understanding of procurement, purchasing, and supply chain principles
  • Ability to analyze data, compare options, and make informed buying decisions
  • Clear and professional communication skills with internal teams and external suppliers

Responsibilities

  • Source and procure materials, supplies, and services for operational needs
  • Issue, track, and manage purchase orders for accurate fulfillment
  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and logistics teams across locations
  • Monitor inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted operations
  • Evaluate and manage suppliers based on quality and reliability
  • Resolve purchasing issues with site stakeholders
  • Maintain accurate procurement records and support reporting needs
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and participation in an annual incentive plan
  • Industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and wellness
  • Pension plan with automatic company contribution and matching options
  • Opportunities for training, development, and career growth
Full Job Description
Line of Business: Service & Support

Pay Range: $78,070.00 - $104,076.66

What You'll Be Doing
  • Source and procure materials, supplies, and services to support plant and operational needs across assigned region and partner locations
  • Issue, track, and manage purchase orders to ensure timely, accurate fulfillment across multiple sites
  • Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, and logistics teams in Seattle, Vancouver, and Edmonton to align purchasing with demand
  • Monitor inventory levels and support optimization efforts to ensure uninterrupted operations across locations
  • Evaluate and manage suppliers based on quality, service, cost, and reliability, ensuring consistency
  • Resolve purchasing issues, including delivery discrepancies, pricing concerns, and returns, in coordination with site stakeholders
  • Maintain accurate procurement records and support reporting requirements across all three locations
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain and procurement processes, driving standardization and efficiency across the region


What Are We Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in technical, economic, financial, or business field preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing and contract management in manufacturing/production or construction preferred.
  • Proficiency in SAP/Ariba and MS Office applications preferred.
  • Strong understanding of procurement, purchasing, and supply chain principles.
  • Ability to analyze data, compare options, and make informed buying decisions.
  • Clear and professional communication skills with internal teams and external suppliers.


Work Environment We are seeking to fill three positions that will be based across North America, with locations in Seattle, Washington; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta. These roles will operate within a highly collaborative, cross-regional structure, supporting aligned business objectives while ensuring responsiveness to local market dynamics.

What We Offer
  • Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.
  • Industry leading benefits package, including health, dental, and wellness
  • Pension plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions and RRSP options
  • Opportunities for training, development, and career growth within a global organization


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