Purchaser

Timken•Saskatoon, SK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Materials Manager, the Purchaser is responsible for purchasing materials for production and managing purchase orders for the business. This position assists with day-to-day materials management, paperwork, logistics, and customs activities.

Requirements

5+ years of experience
Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Supply Chain Management OR Diploma in Supply Management Training
Demonstrated attention to detail verified through accurate work with limited mistakes
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Expertise with Microsoft Office suite including advanced Excel capabilities, experience with ERP (Epicor) systems
Critical thinking to analyze issues with multiple factors and develop solutions
Work independently, taking responsibility for task completion and deadlines
Collaborate across work groups, including internal and external stakeholder management
Applicants must provide proof of all relevant qualifications and be available to participate in a pre-employment testing procedure.
Only candidates who are permanent residents or citizens of Canada, residing in Canada, will be considered for this position.

Nice To Haves

Certificate in Purchasing and/or SCMP Designation is considered an asset but is not required.

Responsibilities

Manage Requisitions, RFQs, and POs.
Learn and manage a variety of purchasing methods within the business.
Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers.
Review purchase requisitions, obtain quotes and prepare bid comparisons.
Expedite outstanding purchase orders to ensure delivery times are met
Goods in Transit and Inventory WIP reporting
Manage shortages or delayed deliveries to minimize impact on the organization
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with external suppliers, working with them to resolve pricing issues, shortages, and delivery problems.
Evaluate supplier metrics (On-Time Delivery, Quality, etc.)
Contract negotiation
Document corrective action for suppliers and follow up on improvements in supplier performance.
Knowledge of Domestic and International Logistics
Expedite freight with vendors and carriers
Knowledge of Customs requirements for Importing and Exporting
Maintain accuracy of inventory balances
Work closely with our materials team and perform back-up duties as required