Buyer II

Mosaic; Regina; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in Regina, Canada is seeking a Buyer II. This role involves managing procurement activities, performing bidding for services and non-stock materials, and negotiating with suppliers to ensure best prices and timely deliveries. The ideal candidate will have strong procurement experience and communication skills. Mosaic offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation, and more. Apply today to join our dynamic team.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Tuition Reimbursement

Financial Security Program

Optional HSA plan with company match

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
• 3-8 years of procurement experience in industrial materials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform bidding activities for services and materials.
• Support cost savings initiatives and vendor partnerships.
• Negotiate with suppliers to meet internal needs.

Skills

Communication and Team Building

SAP Ariba

Microsoft Office Suite

Procurement experience

Decision making

Education

High School Degree

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Management

APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Professional sourcing certification

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

SAP Ariba

Job description

Overview

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.

At Mosaic We Help the World Grow the Food it Needs - Apply today and join our team!

Position

Buyer II

Where will you work: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

What the role is about

Buyer II will perform bidding activities for services and certain non-stock materials. Support activities associated in cost savings and participate in negotiations, resource sharing, etc. Build vendor partnerships and work with the business unit to capture savings from supply contracts and strategic sourcing agreements. Communicate with plant personnel, confirm pricing with suppliers, monitor delivery and review invoicing, expedite delivery, when necessary, reconcile deliveries with invoicing and provide accrual documents for financial closing. Be vigilant of issues and conditions that can affect their fellow workers. Report any issues that can impact the environment or the safety of the employees.

What you’ll do

• Communicate with plant personnel to understand and react to their procurement needs. Negotiate with suppliers to provide internal customers with the best solution for meeting materials and service needs, considering suitable quality, acceptable delivery and best overall price. Identify, attain and record cost savings through effective negotiations, resource sharing and other efficiencies. Help to build vendor partnerships and work with business unit and other corporate resources to develop and enhance overall purchasing strategies. Collaborate with accounting department to assure timely satisfaction of invoices at optimum payment terms.

• Represent Purchasing Department in various projects devoted to enhancing return on investment for Mosaic shareholders.

• Maintain sites' purchase agreements. Responsible for expediting ordering, dealing with shipment inconsistencies and handling freight arrangements. Execute purchase agreements of various sorts, contracts, releases and standard orders, assuring timely delivery with optimum value.

• Assist in the development, implementation and enhancement of BU maintenance and operations purchasing strategies. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• Conduct competitive quotations for operations projects, for services and non-stock materials, assisting internal customers with specifications and bid analysis, and selecting highest-value suppliers as part of a procurement team. Procure rental equipment, labor and other requirements, across the entire spectrum of commodities required to operate a major industrial plant

What you’ll need

• High School Degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred with a major in Accounting, Business Administration, and Management.

• 1+ years of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

• Communication and Team Building experience.

• Procurement experience - 3-8 Years

• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement of industrial materials, including pipe, valves and fittings, heavy mobile equipment, bearing and power transmission components, electrical, mine and mill supplies, chemicals, safety supplies, and process equipment.

• Must be an interactive team player with continual focus on improvement in procedures.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Above average organization and time management skills.

• Ability to analyze information and make decisions accordingly.

• SAP Ariba

• Microsoft Office Suite - 5-8 Years

• US/ Canada - APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) - Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals - preferred

• Professional sourcing certification from a recognized firm - preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Financial Security Program

• Optional HSA plan with company match

Mosaic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace and strives to achieve a representative workforce in Canada.

We Help the World Grow the Food it Needs - Apply today and join our team!