Posted 7 months ago
Purchasing Supervisor
@ Canadian Fiber Optics Corp
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Canadian Fiber Optics Corp is hiring a Purchasing Supervisor to procure equipment, materials, services and access rights for its rural broadband build. The role covers assessing needs, running tenders and supplier negotiations, setting delivery schedules and supporting contract work, and includes hiring and supervising staff. The posting asks for a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 3 to 5 years of experience, and a 35-hour week.
Responsibilities:
- Procure equipment, materials, services and access rights
- Negotiate offers and consult with suppliers
- Establish and monitor delivery schedules
- Award contracts and determine terms
- Hire, train and supervise staff
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 3 to 5 years of experience
- Strong negotiation and data analysis skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and accounting software
- Excellent written and oral communication
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Sales |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
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Canadian Fiber Optics Corp
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Full company description
Who we are: Canadian Fiber Optics Corp (CFOC) is a privately held telecommunications company that designs, builds, and operates fiber optic networks to provide high speed internet services in rural / remote communities. From the design and construction of networks to the provision of end user services, to the on-going support of the fiber networks, CFOC is connecting rural communities with the world. Why we do it: We believe in the work we do and the legacy it leaves behind. We make meaningful change possible by connecting people, businesses, and industry to the Internet. We don’t believe anyone should be forced to leave a community because their Internet connection doesn’t allow them to be as connected as they want, or need, to be. We enable network connections in communities where people choose to build their lives; where they work, where they watch their families grow, and where they choose to give back. We don’t believe education, healthcare, connecting with families and friends around the world, or entertainment should be restricted. To learn more about our unique solutions and to advance your connection to the world, contact us.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,376
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 75
- Reported office locations
- 5305 McCall Way NE, 101, 101, Alberta Headquarters , CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Internet
- Telecommunications
- Wired Telecommunications
- Wireless
- Other recorded names
- Canadian Fiber Optics Corp
- Canadian Fiber Optics
- Specialties
- Fiberoptics
- technology
- telecommunications
- connectivity
- carrier solutions
- enterprise solutions
- IT
- network solutions
- Oil & Gas
- Municipal Broadband
- broadband
- Big data
- rural broadband
- broadband
- and dark fiber
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 59,225,195
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Who we are: Canadian Fiber Optics Corp (CFOC) is a privately held telecommunications company that designs, builds, and operates fiber optic networks to provide high speed internet services in rural / remote communities. From the design and construction of networks to the provision of end user services, to the on-going support of the fiber networks, CFOC is connecting rural communities with the world. Why we do it…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | 101, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2016 |
| Specialties | Fiberopticstechnologytelecommunicationsconnectivitycarrier solutionsenterprise solutionsITnetwork solutionsOil & GasMunicipal Broadband |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
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About the Company
Canadian Fiber Optics (CFOC) and Northern Lights Fiber is committed to bridging the digital divide: we bring best-in-class broadband internet to rural and underserved markets. We are built on a foundation of Courage, Curiosity, Compassion and Humility. And the truth is… we love what we do! Bringing communities together is a powerful thing, and we are proud of the impact we make in the lives of our customers.
Job Summary:
The Purchasing Supervisor, will be responsible for procuring equipment, materials, services, and land or access rights required by the organization. The role involves assessing requirements, managing tenders and supplier negotiations, coordinating delivery schedules, and supporting contract and purchasing activities to ensure operational needs are met efficiently.
What you will be doing:
- Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
- Assess requirements of an establishment to develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
- Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
- Negotiate offers from suppliers
- Consult with suppliers
- Hire, train and supervise staff
- Review quotations
- Determine contract terms and conditions
- Award contracts to appropriate parties
- Establish delivery schedules
- Monitor progress of delivery schedules
- Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
- Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
- Provide customer service
- Internal audit
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 3 years to 5years
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Time management
- Flexible and able to multitask
Computer and technology Knowledge:
- MS Word
- MS Office
- Oracle
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
- Accounting software
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Negotiations
- Field Coordination and planning.
- Strong technical knowledge & understanding
- Strong Communication Skills.
Benefits:
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Other Requirement:
- You will be required to work 35 hours week
What We Offer:
At Canadian Fiber Optics Corp. our priority is our employees. The “work-hard-play-hard" isn’t just a saying for us - we are agile, passionate and energetic. We check our egos at the door, roll up our sleeves, move fast, get things done and support each other. Our leaders inspire the team, truly welcoming all members to be open, honest and provide feedback without fear of judgement. We want the curious, the champions and the collaborators.
We are consistently working to provide a safe work environment, competitive wages – including strong commission-based compensation, and many opportunities to learn and grow. If you commit to delivering results and make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.
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