Local Purchaser SKANTEC MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

Local Purchaser for Oil & Gas Project

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Local Purchaser to manage the end-to-end procurement process for materials, equipment, and services critical to projects, operations, and maintenance activities.

The ideal candidate will ensure that cost, schedule, quality, and compliance objectives are met for both local and overseas purchases, with a strong focus on the oil and gas industry, particularly greenfield / brownfield projects.

• Take full ownership of the purchasing lifecycle for materials, equipment and services to support ongoing projects, operations, and maintenance.
• Provide dedicated procurement and materials management support, actively assisting project teams in finalizing procurement strategies, cost estimates, and delivery schedules for long lead items.
• Review and approve contractors' procurement and materials management processes to ensure alignment with company standards and project requirements.
• Track and monitor project materials diligently to guarantee timely delivery to the site, proactively addressing potential delays.
• Oversee the procurement of long lead items in coordination with the company's central purchasing function.
• Manage and control surplus material inventory for ongoing projects. Review and approve project materials reconciliation reports and coordinate necessary inspections with QA/QC, warehouse, and contractors.
• Maintain and update the Preferred Vendor List based on formal vendor prequalification approvals.
• Supervise and guide the work of materials coordinators, ensuring all team members comply with their designated roles and responsibilities