Buyer - OEM

Finning International; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Employee Share Purchase plan (employer

matching components

Job summary

O.E.M. Remanufacturing Company Inc. in Edmonton, AB, is hiring for an Administrative Buyer to manage direct material orders and ensure timely processing for steady production output.

The role emphasizes accurate purchase orders, order queue monitoring, and close collaboration with Accounts Payable. The candidate should have 2–3 years in purchasing, a diploma in Business or Supply Chain, strong communication and organizational skills, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a purchasing environment.
• Diploma in Business or Supply Chain Management.
• Knowledge of purchasing practices an asset.
• Knowledge of industry and parts an asset.
• Some administrative experience an asset.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Strong proficiency with computers & learning new programs.

Responsibilities

• Process material requirements for approved work orders in a timely fashion.
• Monitor the automatic ordering queue including ordering parts not in automatic segments.
• Problem solve any issues that arise with the Parts Ordering Queue.
• Issue accurate purchase orders.
• Complete pick tickets in the system, including checking stock, bin locations, price etc. before reordering missing parts.
• Notify OEM technical services department of part number changes via supersessions requests.
• Monitor parts prices and changes and negotiate better prices with our main vendor.
• Point of Use Ordering, check alerts throughout the day or orders that need to be processed.
• Follow up on and expediting orders, their ETA’s including overdue parts.
• Complete actions resulting from inaccurate supplier shipments along with investigating the inaccuracy.
• Place re-orders when there are short shipments or wrong parts sent.
• File a claim with the supplier when there are short shipments and follow up on outstanding claims.
• Order for direct material stock based on established min/max levels, including a purchasing authority of $25K.
• Monitor stock levels.
• Confirm purchasing limits are followed.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable staff to ensure accurate posting of costs, quantities and material descriptions.
• Provide administrative support to the Material Supply department, including filing of purchase orders and maintaining records management protocols.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Sense of urgency

Learning new programs

Timely processing

Education

Diploma in Business or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Company

O.E.M. Remanufacturing Company Inc.

Number of Openings

1

Worker Type

Permanent Position

Overview

This position involves ensuring timely and optimal order processing of required direct materials to maintain steady production output. The Administrative Buyer should strive to process orders quickly, with special attention to order accuracy, in order to meet the needs of our customers as efficiently as possible.

Job Description

• Processing material requirements for approved work orders in a timely fashion
• Monitoring the automatic ordering queue including ordering parts not in automatic segments
• Problem solving any issues that arise with the Parts Ordering Queue
• Issuing accurate purchase orders
• Completing pick tickets in the system, including checking stock, bin locations, price etc. before reordering missing parts
• Notifying OEM technical services department of part number changeups via parts supersessions requests
• Monitoring parts prices and changes and negotiating better prices with our main vendor
• Point of Use Ordering, check alerts throughout the day or orders that need to be processed
• In conjunction with the Material Supply Coordinators, following up on and expediting orders, their ETA’s including overdue parts
• Completing actions resulting from inaccurate supplier shipments along with investigating the inaccuracy
• Placing re-orders when there are short shipments or wrong parts sent
• Filing a claim with the supplier when there are short shipments and following up on outstanding claims, which includes recovered $
• Ordering for direct material stock based on established min/max levels, including a purchasing authority of $25K
• Monitoring stock levels
• Confirming purchasing limits are followed
• Working closely with Accounts Payable staff to ensure accurate posting of costs, quantities and material descriptions
• Providing administrative support to the Material Supply department, including but not limited to: filing of purchase orders, maintaining records management protocols, and other administrative duties as assigned

Note: This position is a Monday to Friday role based out of our OEM Remanufacturing location in Edmonton, AB Competitive benefits package Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Employee Share Purchase plan (with employer matching components)

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a purchasing environment
• Diploma in Business or Supply Chain Management
• Knowledge of purchasing practices an asset
• Knowledge of industry and parts an asset
• Some administrative experience an asset
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Strong proficiency with computers & learning new programs

Competitive Benefits Package

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Employee Share Purchase plan (with employer matching components)

About Us

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

OUR DIVISIONS

Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT.

Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut.

Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia.

Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America.

OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.