Purchasing Agent

SaskEnergy is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join our team. The Purchasing Agent oversees the strategic procurement process, including supervising and providing leadership to assigned staff, assessing procurement requirements, providing a high level of professionalism, integrity and consistent application of policies, trade agreements and procedures. This job also identifies, monitors, and engages Saskatchewan and Indigenous owned businesses.

- Non-union - This position is permanent full time.

Key Accountabilities

- Develop procurement strategies to ensure best value and compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable trade agreements.

- Review proposals to validate compliance with all requirements. Authorize and issue contracts in compliance with purchasing procedures, polices and applicable trade agreements.

- Monitor and control inventory levels, determining items and quantity requirements to provide an uninterrupted supply for corporate initiatives.

- Monitor and analyze potential purchases for opportunities to add value through negotiation, price, quality assurance, expedited delivery, volume discounts, and Saskatchewan and Indigenous participation.

- Build and maintain strategic relationships utilizing vendor engagement activities with Saskatchewan and Indigenous suppliers.

- Manage and provide leadership in the procurement activities of the workgroup to ensure consistent application of established procurement policies and procedures.

- Provide advice and guidance to internal employees and vendors involved with the purchasing process to provide a high standard of fairness and transparency in all purchasing transactions.

- Maintain a current level of knowledge on purchasing processes, legal precedents, leading industry practices, trade agreements, products and market conditions and their potential impact to purchases and to the company.

- Participate in Government collaboration opportunities including leading procurement competitions on behalf of all participants.

- Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

- Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.

- Level 3 of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) professional development program or completed Year 2 of the Strategic Supply Chain Management Leadership Program (PMAC). (Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP) designation or a Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation would be considered an asset.)

- Six (6) years of experience in the purchasing profession in the gas/oil, utility, or industrial construction industry.

- Highly collaborative; interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to build, manage and foster relationships both across the organization and with external parties.

- Ability to impact and influence others while holding people accountable.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

- Ability to work and manage in a changing environment.

- Ability to foster a culture focused on innovation and teamwork.

- Must have a continuing record of professional development and continuous learning.

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered.

- Travel, including overnight stays away from bid headquarters is required.

- A Class 5 Driver’s License is required.

Application Instructions

- Please apply online with your cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications.

- For more information on this position, please contact Human Resources at 306-777-9091.

Closing Date

October 29, 2025

$92,716 - $132,958