Build things that matter — and work with people you'll actually like doing it with.
At Exchanger Industries, we engineer and build custom heat transfer equipment that ends up in some of the most demanding industrial projects in the world. We're Alberta-born, globally recognized, and every vessel we ship is built to spec, to code, and to last.
This role sits at the centre of that work.
Why this one's different
Great procurement in custom manufacturing takes a rare mix: the technical chops to read a fabrication drawing and confirm ASME Code conformance, and the people skills to build supplier relationships that hold up when a deadline is on the line.
Most people are strong at one. We're looking for someone who's good at both — and who enjoys living in that overlap.
About the team
You won't be doing this alone. The Supply Chain team here is the kind of group that picks up each other's calls, shares what they know instead of guarding it, and stays calm when a project gets tight. New people tell us the same thing in their first few weeks: they expected the role to be hard and were surprised by how easy the team made it to ramp up. That's the part we're quietly proud of.
What you'll own
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Supply Chain, you'll run project purchasing end to end — and act as the link between our suppliers and nearly every internal team.
- Turn requirements into purchase orders, then place, monitor, and expedite them to the master schedule
- Read fabrication drawings, cross-check them against the BOM, and confirm ASME Code details with Engineering
- RFQ and purchase BOM items on conformance, price, and lead time
- Develop and qualify new suppliers; strengthen and diversify the relationships we already have
- Verify what arrives against what we ordered, and resolve any shipment errors with suppliers
- Partner daily with Project Management, Sales, Engineering, Drafting, Production, and Finance
What you bring
- 10+ years of procurement in heavy industry or custom manufacturing (pressure vessel / structural is a big plus)
- The ability to read technical drawings and tie them to ASME Code
- Genuinely strong communication and the kind of instinct that makes vendors want to work with us
- Solid ERP skills (Microsoft Dynamics a plus) and Microsoft Office proficiency
- A university degree or technical diploma in a related field
- PMAC or APICS designation considered an asset
The details
- Hybrid: ~4 days/week in our Calgary
- Periodic travel to suppliers
- Fast-paced — you'll juggle several time-sensitive projects at once
What we offer
A competitive total compensation package, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and the support to keep growing your career, all while doing work that ships, with a team that has your back.
Ready to apply?
Send your resume and salary expectations, in confidence. We read every application.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- How many years of procurement / purchasing experience do you have in heavy industry or custom manufacturing?
- Are you able to read fabrication or engineering drawings and relate them to ASME Code requirements?
- Do you have direct experience purchasing for pressure vessel, heat exchanger, or structural manufacturing?
- Which ERP systems have you used for purchasing? Please list, and note any Microsoft Dynamics experience.
- Do you hold a PMAC (SCMP) or APICS designation, or are you working toward one?
- What are your salary expectations for this role?
- Please elaborate on your experience with commodity and category buying within a within large scale, heavy industry and custom manufacturing organization.
Experience:
- Purchasing in a industrial Manufacturing environment: 10 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
