• Use your experience in a challenging role!
• Work within a collaborative team environment!
• Receive competitive compensation and benefits with a global leader!

About the Organization

Methanex is the world's largest supplier of methanol to major international markets in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America. With the care of the environment as the root of their business, Methanex is a Responsible Care® company committed to the safe, ethical, and environmentally sound management of the chemicals it makes and uses. Responsible Care® is an ethic established by the Chemical Industry Association of Canada (CIAC). The Responsible Care® ethic is an integral part of Methanex’s global commitment to ensuring the well-being of all stakeholders, wherever Methanex does business.

For more information, please visit methanex.com/

About the Opportunity

Methanex is currently seeking a Buyer to join the team in Medicine Hat, AB. This is a temporary position with an estimated end date of August 29, 2025. 

The Buyer is responsible for researching, evaluating, purchasing, and expediting the delivery of materials, equipment, supplies, and services required to meet the needs of Methanex Corporation Medicine Hat, while ensuring compliance with all procurement policies, procedures, and standards.

More specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Purchase materials, equipment, supplies, and services following provincial regulations, company policies, and industry best practices
• Create Requests for Proposal and bid packages for TAR projects
• Process purchase requisitions, issue purchase orders, and ensure purchases are made only from approved vendors
• Liaise with vendors to ensure adherence to specifications, timely delivery, and effective cost management
• Expedite purchases through various means to meet delivery timelines
• Maintain quality and price/cost information files for reference in purchasing decisions
• Collaborate with different departments to select materials, equipment, supplies, and services that best meet needs
• Resolve internal and external customer concerns and issues related to purchases
• Manage inventory levels, ensure items and services meet quality standards, label, and document inventory, and maintain stock within designated limits
• Complete and submit all procurement documentation to the Finance team for invoice payment, ensure compliance with policies, and support Methanex core values and one-team culture

About You

To qualify, you will need to possess an undergraduate degree in Business, post-secondary diploma in supply chain management or a related discipline, along with 3-5 years of experience of progressive experience in a chemical, energy, or another similar industrial setting.

Additionally, the following skills or experience are required:

• Strong negotiating skills, including experience with contract negotiation, creation, and management
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite of programs
• Valid class 5 driver’s license
• Experience with Maximo software is an asset
• Experience purchasing items regulated under an owner-user program or by the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) is an asset

As our ideal candidate for this role, you will have excellent communication ability and attention to detail while being customer-focused and dedicated to meeting the expectations of all stakeholders. You possess strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills, with the ability to readily respond to shifting priorities and manage complex issues within a changing and evolving work environment.

Above all, you must possess exceptional problem-solving, critical/conceptual thinking, and troubleshooting skills, while also demonstrating an ongoing commitment to professional development. 

About the Benefits

Building on our core values of integrity, trust, respect, and professionalism, our corporate culture encourages communication and teamwork and rewards employees for creativity and innovation.

We are also very active in supporting educational and training/development initiatives. We sponsor scholarships and co-op programs at local colleges and universities as well as hands-on training programs at our manufacturing facilities.

In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you can expect an industry-competitive salary.

Join this thriving and team-focused market leader today and expand your experience with a new challenge - Apply Now! 

To apply, please complete the online application form below. Once you have answered the questions, please click NEXT and you will be instructed to attach your resume on the following page. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a single document.

Expressions of interest must be submitted by 4 p.m. on July 1, 2024.