Purchaser - West Fraser Grande Prairie

At West Fraser Grande Prairie, the Purchaser is a crucial role responsible for the procurement of materials, commodities, supplies, equipment, and services for the GPR OSB facility.  The Purchaser ensures purchasing activities for the facility are executed in an accurate and timely manner with effective communication to all stakeholders.

The Purchaser collaborates with all on site departments including Management Team, Leaders in Production, Maintenance and Shipping.  Externally the Purchaser will be engaged with various equipment & parts vendors, contractors, and other procurement peers within West Fraser.

The Purchaser also promotes safe work behaviours within the Stores area.

You'll Do:

Purchaser is responsible for the full cycle procurement process, including but not limited to:

• Purchase of all goods and materials for Grande Prairie OSB
• Adhere to corporate purchasing agreements
• Managing additions, deletions, and changes to all purchase orders
• Monitor resource descriptions to ensure new resource additions are accurate
• Verifying approved purchase requisitions against the store’s inventories
• Serving as the central point of contact for accounting regarding invoice / purchase order discrepancies
• Expediting materials to meet work order material requirements dates
• Negotiating, reviewing, and confirming inventory lead times
• Lead the research of equipment, parts, and materials to support the operation
• Provide support to the storeroom in the development and maintenance of the repairable spares process
• Create and manage annual (blanket) purchase orders where necessary
• Manage all purchasing details of lease/rental agreements for equipment used on-site
• Negotiate site-specific purchasing and service agreements and communicate details to corporate purchasing
• Process all credit applications for new vendors and (if necessary) request new vendor setup
• Audit vendor performance as per corporate purchasing agreements 
• Participates in Corporate Vendor Performance Reviews

You Have:

Candidate for this position should have the following qualifications and / or combination of educations & experience to be successful for this opportunity:

• Minimum five (5) years of purchasing experience preferably in an industrial environment 
• Certification and membership in PSCM (Purchasing & Supply Chain Management) would be an asset.
• Experience working with industrial computer programs
• Experience with inventory management systems (e.g. Oracle / Maximo / IVARA)
• Confident leadership and interpersonal skills
• Above average attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Compensation Package: 

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity 
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation, and holidays 
• Pension Plan with Company match options

Workplace Location: 

• This position will be located at our West Fraser Grande Prairie, Alberta OSB facility
• Although the work schedule is primarily Monday to Friday, flexibility is required to support our 24/7/365 manufacturing facility.
• Grande Prairie, Alberta with a population of over 70 000 is less than 5 hours northwest of Edmonton in the “Peace Country Region”. Grande Prairie is the ‘hub’ for northern Alberta, northern BC and the NWT; with infrastructure to support an additional 300 000 visitors. 

About Us:

We make renewable, wood-based building products for the world, contributing to a more sustainable future. Today, West Fraser is one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable wood-based building products, with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser’s products are used in home construction, repair and remodeling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and boxes.

What makes us stand out is our people-first approach. We value internal growth and continuous learning. Join us, and you'll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and an excellent pension plan, all in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

Diversity:  

At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.

Sustainability:

West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.

Sustainability Report | West Fraser

Learn more about us!

Discover West Fraser in Western Canada (youtube.com)

What's it like to work in Forestry at West Fraser? Shayna's story (youtube.com)

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.