Material Coordinator

• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Type: Contract
• Job #14334

About the Role

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Material Coordinator to support a major energy infrastructure client in Calgary. This role is responsible for coordinating the end-to-end flow of materials required for capital projects, ensuring equipment and materials are available when and where they are needed to keep projects on schedule. This is a 12 month contract position.

Working closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Warehousing, and Construction teams, you’ll play a key role in material planning, procurement coordination, inventory management, and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material requirements for multiple capital projects from planning through construction.
• Develop material procurement schedules based on project timelines and supplier lead times.
• Review engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to identify project material requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Supply Chain to ensure timely issuance of RFQs and material orders.
• Create purchase requisitions, inventory reservations, and material master requests within SAP.
• Monitor material deliveries, inventory levels, and material status throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with purchasing, expediting, logistics, warehousing, fabrication, and construction teams to ensure materials are delivered on schedule.
• Track and resolve material shortages, delivery delays, quality concerns, and documentation issues.
• Maintain accurate material status reports and project tracking documentation.
• Coordinate warehouse releases, material transfers, goods receipts, and surplus material disposition.
• Support construction teams by providing material documentation and coordinating site deliveries.

Qualifications

Must-Haves

• Minimum 5 years of experience in material coordination, material management, purchasing, logistics, or supply chain within project environments.
• Experience supporting projects in the oil & gas, pipeline, utilities, or power industries.
• Strong understanding of construction materials and equipment used on pipeline or facility projects.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Proficiency with SAP, including purchase requisitions and goods receipt processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Nice-to-Haves

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience with piping materials, valves, fittings, and mechanical equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience supporting large capital infrastructure projects.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team’s extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com