Material Planner
Job Posting Location: Calgary, CA
Posting Start Date: 9/8/26
Req Id: 9929
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Remote, Onsite or Hybrid?: Onsite
Position DescriptionThe Procurement Buyer is responsible for supporting the purchasing and procurement functions for direct and indirect materials. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that parts and materials are acquired on time, at competitive prices, and meet quality standards.
Key ResponsibilitiesProcurement & Sourcing:
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, purchase order management, and delivery tracking.
- Develop and execute souring strategies to optimize cost, quality, and lead time for critical data center components.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, industry regulations, and contractual agreements.
Supplier & Vendor Management:
- Identify, evaluate, and establish strong relationships with key suppliers and service providers.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and service level agreements to drive cost savings and improve supply chain efficiency.
- Monitor supplier performance, address issues proactively, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Inventory & Cost Optimization:
- Work closely with operations and logistics teams to ensure adequate stock levels while minimizing excess inventory and costs.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction through volume discounts, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiations.
- Support budgeting and forecasting efforts by providing insights into procurement costs and market trends.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure procurement aligns with data center project timelines and operational needs.
- Assist in developing procurement strategies for new data center builds, expansions, and equipment upgrades.
- Support sustainability initiatives by sourcing environmentally responsible materials and vendors.
Required Education & Qualifications- 5+ years of procurement experience preferably within data centers, construction, technology, or critical infrastructure industries.
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
- Experience working with ERP and procurement systems.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.
