Buyer - OEM

finning; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Job summary

O.E.M. Remanufacturing Company Inc. in Edmonton, AB is seeking a Permanent Administrative Buyer to ensure timely and accurate order processing of direct materials for production.

You will process material requirements, monitor automatic ordering queues, issue purchase orders, and coordinate with AP to ensure accurate cost postings. Responsibilities include expediting orders, negotiating with suppliers, managing stock levels, and maintaining min/max purchasing thresholds.

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

• Processing material requirements for approved work orders in a timely fashion.
• Monitoring the automatic ordering queue including ordering parts not in automatic segments.
• Issuing accurate purchase orders.
• Completing pick tickets in the system, including checking stock, bin locations, price etc.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Computer proficiency

Education

Diploma in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

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

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

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.