Buyer

AGI | Global Food Infrastructure • Lethbridge, AB

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for purchasing raw materials to support the production plan, as well as other non-inventory materials, office supplies, and coffee supplies. This role involves resolving raw material non-conformances, building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal customers, and providing input on vendor performance. The Buyer will also receive Purchase Orders in the ERP system, assist Production Planning with administrative tasks as time allows, and aid in yearend physical inventory. Additionally, the position involves assisting in ERP system master data setup and maintenance, ensuring compliance with all Purchasing and Production Planning ISO procedures, and adhering to AGI’s Code of Business Ethics and related compliance policies. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 1 year of Purchasing and/or Planning experience in a manufacturing environment
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate
• Strong organizational skills
• An excellent memory and attention to details
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of internal customers as well as external suppliers
• Ability to work under pressure and in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a production environment would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw material to support the production plan
• Purchase other non-inventory materials
• Purchase office & coffee supplies
• Resolve raw material non-conformances
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal customers
• Provide input on vendor performance
• Receive Purchase Orders in ERP system
• As time allows, assist Production Planning with administrative tasks
• Assist in yearend physical inventory
• Assist in ERP system master data set up and maintenance
• Ensure compliance of all Purchasing and Production Planning ISO procedures
• Follow AGI’s Code of Business Ethics and related compliance policies
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED