Junior Purchaser/Expeditor

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Junior Purchaser / Expeditor / Material Planner

to join our Edmonton-based team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to build their career within the heavy industrial and municipal markets. You will play a key role in ensuring that materials and products are sourced efficiently, shipments are tracked, and records are maintained accurately.

If you're a team player with strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and a drive to get things done, we want to hear from you.

#CCSHP- Purchasing

- Source and purchase products from domestic (Canada) and international suppliers represented by Centrix Control Solutions.

- Ensure competitive pricing, quality, and timely delivery of goods.

- Expediting & Planning

- Track and expedite manufacturing progress and shipping timelines with vendors, both domestic and international.

- Respond promptly to sales teams and customers regarding order updates or when expediting is required.

- Documentation & Logistics

- Prepare and maintain accurate records purchase orders, warranty claims, waybills, PO receipts, Domestic and International.

- Process and track warranty claims with domestic and international vendors.

- Produce commercial invoices for international shipments

- Process documentation when required to ship products.

- Manage import/export documentation and maintain good relationships with customs brokers and freight companies.

- Approve invoices for processing.

- Customer & Vendor Communication

- Collaborate closely with internal teams, vendors, and logistics providers to coordinate and communicate order status and resolution of any issues.

- Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role preferred

- Experience with international sourcing and purchasing - highly desirable.

- Familiarity with Incoterms.

- Ability to prioritize and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

- Ability to integrate into a multidisciplinary team.

- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

- Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

- Team-oriented with a proactive and professional approach.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with ERP software systems.

This is a place where you will be empowered to do your best work.

We know that our people make the difference and we recognize and reward that. From health and wellness benefits to employee recognition programs, discounts, and perks, we’ve got our employees covered.

- Market Competitive Compensation We reward high-performance, team work, collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset.

- Employee Incentive (Bonus) Plan Our success is built on your success. We recognize employees for outstanding performance and the unique value they bring beyond the day-to-day, through our annual bonus program*.

- Retirement Savings Program CENTRIX will match your contribution dollar-for-dollar to a maximum percentage that is based on your length of service with the company.

- Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits Choose from flexible healthcare coverage designed to support all ages and stages of life.

- Employee Referral Program Help us continue to grow our team. If your referral proves to be a successful hire, you receive a bonus.

- Learning and Development Reach your full potential and career aspirations with training and development opportunities.

- Employee Discount Programs Take advantage of discount programs offered by our corporate partners for items such as computers, mobile phone services, and more.

- Other perks include Generous vacation/paid time-off allowance, career advancement opportunities, flexible work arrangements, paid time-off to volunteer, work boot reimbursement*, education assistance, stability of a three-generation Canadian-owned family business, family work atmosphere

- For eligible employees.

Centrix is committed to creating accessible environments for our applicants and employees. If you require accommodation or special assistance at any stage of the application process and employment, please contact us at careers@centrixcs.com with your request. Your information will be treated as confidential.

Ready to build your career and realize your full potential? Apply now and join the flow!

CENTRIX is a trusted independent Canadian control solutions partner who offers an agile, expert team of technical problem solvers, providing reliable access to innovative products and services for industry and communities across Western Canada.

We provide measurement and control equipment to the oil, gas, industrial, and municipal market sectors in Western Canada. We also provide custom metering solutions and repair and service of various products, including meters and valves. Learn more about CENTRIX Control Solutions.

CENTRIX is proud to be part of the Deschênes Group, a family-owned business based out of Montreal, Quebec, consisting of 16 business units and growing. The Deschênes Group is consistently ranked among Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a true testament to the company’s commitment to investing in its people and in delivering the best experience to our customers and partners. Learn more about the Deschênes Group.