Buyer

Wajax Corporation; Lively; Presencial; CAD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Training programs

Discounts with manufacturers

Wellness program

Recognition program

Descripción de la vacante

Wajax Corporation in Canada is seeking a Purchasing/Supply Chain professional to manage procurement activities and maintain strong supplier relationships. The role involves placing orders, tracking deliveries, and resolving stock issues to meet inventory goals.

You will monitor supplier performance, communicate changes, and work with warehouse teams to ensure accurate counts and timely shipping. A 3–5 year background in procurement and solid Excel skills are required.

Formación

• 3-5 years experience in Supply Chain or Operations procurement.
• Strong inventory control knowledge and decision making.
• Lean and continuous improvement experience is an asset.
• Analytical mindset with strong mathematical reasoning.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and adhere to purchasing policies, procedures and approvals.
• Place orders with suppliers to meet organizational needs.
• Communicate supply issues to Purchasing Manager and planners.
• Maintain supplier relationships for on-time delivery and updates.
• Collaborate with warehouse staff to resolve NCRs and stock variances.
• Track shipping, delivery, delays and order status.
• Support best-practice sharing with other buyers to improve processes.
• Investigate replenishment gaps and provide corrective actions.

Conocimientos

Inventory control

Integrated Supply Chain

Lean & CI

Industrial goods knowledge

Mathematical reasoning

Educación

University degree or diploma in Business, Engineering or Operations, Logistics or Supply Chain

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

The Opportunity

The buyer will utilize purchasing policies and procedures to provide consistent stock inventory levels aligned with inventory goals. Provide input on opportunities to improve product flow, consolidate buying needs, and reduce acquisition costs.

The Role

• Monitor and participate in Health and Safety programs designed to ensure our "Everyone Home Safe" initiatives are achieved.
• Adhere to Supply Chain purchasing policies, procedures and approval processes.
• Place orders with suppliers for materials as the organization requires.
• Immediately communicate significant and/or potential supply issues on key products to the Purchasing Manager, and appropriate planners, sales force, or master data team.
• Work with suppliers to maintain effective relationships and ensure on-time delivery of product, communicating any delivery changes to partners and updating orders accordingly.
• Work closely with warehouse staff, planners and Item Master to resolve issues related to NCRs, product count variances, stock loss, quality control, and packing slips, item details.
• Track and communicate details pertaining to shipping, delivery, delays and order status.
• Work with other buyers to share best practices to improve processes to meet goals.
• Assist to identify gaps between replenishment goals and actuals and provide solutions.
• Return parts through daily, annual and surplus return processes.
• Follow order from start to finish; investigate and/or expedite when necessary.
• When required, provide coverage support for fellow buyers and /or planners.
• Process credit card payments according to policy, as requested by branches.
• Produce KPI, metric and performance reports as necessary.

The Candidate

• Education: University degree or diploma in Business, Engineering or Operations, Logistics or Supply Chain.
• Work Experience: 3-5 years experience in Supply Chain or Operations procurement environment required.
• Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of inventory control practices & processes and Integrated Supply Chain concepts. Lean and Continuous improvement experience is an asset. General knowledge of industrial goods and equipment. Mathematical reasoning skills required.
• Proficiency: Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Intermediate Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Microsoft Access. Well developed analytic and interpretive skills required.
• Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program

The Company

Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas - to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.

Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional perks.

Highlights Include

• Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
• Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
• Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
• Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.
• Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program.

By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.

Compensation

Base pay $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per annum. Pay may vary based on skills, expertise, and performance, and is a component of the total rewards package.

This is a current replacement vacancy.

Wajax does not use AI powered recruitment processes.

As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.

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