Buyer

Weldco-Beales MFG Alberta Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and comprehensivebenef

Employee Assistance Program

Company Pension Plan with 3% company-m

Safety-first workplace culture

Job summary

Weldco-Beales Manufacturing is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement operations, review and approve vendors, and drive cost, quality, and schedule goals across manufacturing projects in Canada and beyond.

Reporting to the Senior Procurement Specialist, you will build strategic supplier relations, negotiate terms, ensure safety compliance, and contribute to process improvements while supporting growth and efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar procurement role.
• Purchasing/Production experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of shipping/receiving processes for manufacturing is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and cooperatively.

Responsibilities

• Review, inspect and approve new vendors.
• Network and establish working, accountable relationships with vendors.
• Negotiate, monitor and manage vendor performance for best value (quality, cost, schedule).
• Continuously explore new vendor relationships to benefit the company.
• Provide management with corporate purchasing opportunities.
• Promote workplace safety and a safe work environment.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Job description

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Buyer

Job Description

Your professional future matters. At Weldco-Beales Manufacturing, we care as much about your future as we do about our own. That's why we're always: Searching for top talent; Striving for new heights; and Succeeding in creating a dynamic work environment. Everything you bring to the table, we want it. We want to watch you grow and thrive alongside WBM.

Who Are We?

In operation for 80 years, Weldco-Beales Manufacturing is proudly a 100% Inuvialuit-owned company. We put three things ahead of all else: our people, our quality, and our safety. We produce heavy equipment attachments for construction, forestry, mining, scrap recycling, and resource industries throughout Canada, the USA, and internationally. Joining our team means committing to excellence, while receiving industry-leading employee experience. We'll stand behind you as you strive for success and promote the ideals of WBM.

Who Are You?

Reporting to the Senior Procurement Specialist the Buyer applies their experience and passion to facilitate procurement operations by providing purchased goods that meet the cost, quality and schedule objectives to the mutual benefit of both the branch and customer.

What you will do:

• Review, inspect and approve new vendors
• Network, foster and establish working, accountable relationships with vendors
• Negotiate, monitor and manage vendor performance to ensure the "best value" (quality, cost and schedule) is being attained
• Continuously explore new vendor relationships to provide benefit to the company
• Provide management with Corporate purchasing opportunities
• Review, inspect and approve new vendors
• Network, foster and establish working, accountable relationships with vendors
• Negotiate, monitor and manage vendor performance to ensure the "best value" (quality, cost and schedule) is being attained
• Continuously explore new vendor relationships to provide benefit to the company
• Provide management with Corporate purchasing opportunities
• Promote workplace safety and create a safe and secure work environment to protect the health and safety of all workers
• Comply to all safety regulations, policies and procedures
• Other duties as required
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in similar capacity
• Purchasing/Production experience is an asset
• Knowledge of shipping/receiving processes for manufacturing is an asset
• Interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others
• Time management, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent safety record

Bonus Round!

Our employees are the lifeblood of WBM. We offer the following benefits to help you be the best version of yourself:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Pension Plan with 3% company matching
• A workplace the prides itself on safety, cleanliness, respect, and results.

Rewards:

• Monthly incentive program
• Service awards in 5-year increments
• Company/team events
• Employee referral bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision care benefits

Vacancy Status:

This position is currently vacant and available for immediate hire.

Due to safety considerations and the physically demanding nature of the role, successful candidates will undergo a pre-employment medical evaluation upon hiring. Passing the Level 1 fitness test on your first attempt is a bona fide occupational requirement (BFOR).

Just a Quick Heads-Up!

To help us keep things moving and make sure we give every application a fair look, we may use a little help from AI during the initial resume screening process. It's just a tool to help us match your experience with the role. No AI is making big decisions in this very human-centric process!

Real people are still very much part of every step, especially when it comes to interviews and final decisions. If you ever have questions or need any kind of accommodation along the way, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're happy to help!

Weldco Companies is a subsidiary of IDC (Inuvialuit Development Corporation) and is 100% Inuvialuit owned. Weldco provides Employment and Career Development opportunities for its beneficiaries and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, Weldco's goal is for our employees to be as diverse as our products. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require accommodation at any point throughout this process we will work with you to meet your needs.

Applications for this position may be kept on file for twelve months and may be considered for future positions within Weldco or IDC. Your interest in Weldco is appreciated. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.