Junior Buyer

We currently have an opening for a Junior Buyer, who will support our Sales and Operations group.

Job Description

• Review Purchase Orders against quotes and support sales documents for accuracy.
• Check inventory controls and keep track of depleting stock, based on Min/Max quantities.
• Initiate purchase requisitions, correctly using the systems/tools/processes and procedures involved in purchasing transactions as directed.
• Review orders for errors against support documents.
• Compute prices, discounts, and shipping charges accurately.
• Expedite vendor shipments that are delayed.
• Communicate on delayed or changed orders with the account manager, inside salesperson, and customer.
• Assist with training for current or new staff.
• Work with branch staff to improve the understanding involved in sound inventory buying and report repeated non-conformance.
• Monitor and control warranty and non-warranty returns for credit, repair, and replacement. The successful candidate will possess a positive, team-oriented attitude

The ideal candidate will have/be:

· Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or applicable experience and interest in completion of the SCMA Program.

· 1-3 years experience in a related role preferred

· Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

· General knowledge of database utilization

· Basic knowledge of all areas of procurement, including procurement execution, estimating, expediting, offsite supplier quality, and site purchasing preferred

· Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative

· Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time

· Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity

· The successful candidate will possess a positive, team-oriented attitude!

Health & Safety Commitment:

All employees are responsible for working in a manner that safeguards themselves, their co-workers, and other persons not engaged in the work but present on our site and the environment. Employees have three basic rights which are protected by law: (1) Right to Know what hazards are present at their worksite; (2) Right to Participate in keeping their worksite healthy and safe, and (3) Right to Refuse work that they believe to be dangerous to themselves or others. Our 3 fundamental principles within the ARTG safety program are (1) Commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace; (2) Compliance with Company Health & Safety requirements and OHS legislation; (3) Accountability for employees’ Health & Safety responsibilities to themselves and others.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Red Deer County, AB T4E 0A1 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Red Deer County, AB T4E 0A1: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person