Equipment Procurement Specialist — 6-Month Contract

Finning International Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Finning Canada is seeking an Equipment Buyer for a 6-month contract to oversee end-to-end procurement of equipment, power systems, and attachments. You will manage POs, maintain master data, and optimize inventory while coordinating with Caterpillar suppliers and internal teams.

The role emphasizes process improvements, data accuracy, and collaboration across branches, inventory planners, and IT teams to ensure timely availability of equipment for customers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of procurement, purchasing, and expediting processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with business systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Procurement & Purchase Order Management: manage procurement activities, ordering and expediting equipment from Caterpillar and non-Caterpillar suppliers.
• Create and manage purchase orders to support demand and inventory requirements.
• Maintain procurement records, tracking systems, and item master data.
• Support equipment, power systems, and attachment availability while optimizing inventory performance.
• Build and maintain standard equipment configurations, pricing structures, and compatibility requirements.
• Collaborate with IT and quoting tool teams to maintain accurate system data and configurations.
• Work closely with branches, suppliers, inventory planners, transportation teams, and fulfillment groups to resolve issues and improve equipment availability.
• Investigate inventory and process challenges and recommend improvements to enhance supply chain performance.
• Provide guidance on procurement processes and equipment ordering procedures.
• Coordinate risk management across departments.

Skills

Procurement

Purchasing

Expediting

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Supply Chain/Operations/Business degree or related

Tools

Lawson/MRP ERP systems

Job description

Finning Canada is seeking an Equipment Buyer for a 6-month contract to oversee end-to-end procurement of equipment, power systems, and attachments. You will manage POs, maintain master data, and optimize inventory while coordinating with Caterpillar suppliers and internal teams.

The role emphasizes process improvements, data accuracy, and collaboration across branches, inventory planners, and IT teams to ensure timely availability of equipment for customers in a fast-paced environment.