Junior Buyer

Antec Controls; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental

PocketPills

EFAP (Employee & Family Assistance)

Life and disability insurance

Pension matching

Gym subsidy

Rewards & recognition program

Personal & professional development

Community involvement

Job summary

Antec Controls is seeking a Junior Buyer to support procurement of materials and services for daily operations. This entry-level role offers learning and growth with mentorship from Intermediate and Senior Buyers, enabling you to apply sound purchasing judgment for value and service.

Responsibilities include creating purchase orders, expediting, managing safety stock, and fostering strong supplier relationships while developing in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, procurement, or logistics.
• 1–3 years' purchasing, procurement, inventory, or admin experience.
• Willingness to learn corporate purchasing processes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (IFS) is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail with a customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders per corporate procedures.
• Monitor open POs and assist expediting for production schedules.
• Support safety stock management and inventory accuracy.
• Provide high service levels to internal partners.
• Build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews.
• Assist Buyers with RFPs and sourcing.
• Execute small RFQs with guidance.
• Support cost-saving opportunities through analysis.
• Ensure purchasing docs are complete and approved.
• Participate in training and cross-training within the dept.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Attention to detail

Customer-service mindset

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems (IFS)

Job description

Junior Buyer - Antec Controls

The Junior Buyer supports the procurement of materials and services required for day-to-day operations. This entry-level role is designed for someone early in their supply chain career who is eager to learn, develop strong purchasing fundamentals, and grow within a collaborative team environment. With support and mentorship from Intermediate and Senior Buyers, the Junior Buyer will learn to apply sound purchasing judgment to achieve best overall value for the organization while delivering excellent service to internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders for materials and services in accordance with Corporate Purchasing procedures
• Monitor open purchase orders and assist with expediting as needed to support production schedules
• Support the management of safety stock levels and inventory accuracy
• Provide a high level of service to internal production and business partners
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and rating activities
• Assist Buyers with RFP and sourcing activities
• Execute small RFQs with guidance as needed
• Support cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities and assisting with analysis
• Ensure purchasing documentation is complete, accurate, and properly approved
• Participate in training, development, and cross-training opportunities within the department

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or a related field
• 1-3 years of purchasing, procurement, inventory, or administrative experience
• Willingness to learn corporate purchasing processes and procedures
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Comfortable using computers and learning ERP systems (experience with IFS or similar is an asset)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, and a customer-service mindset
• Basic understanding of how purchasing interacts with other departments is an asset

What You Can Expect

• Health and Dental – Employees and their families enjoy paid benefits covering an extensive list of medical and dental expenses and services.
• PocketPills – You and your family will have free access to Canada’s first Digital Pharmacy, PocketPills enables you to call, text or email the pharmacy care team from wherever you are. You will enjoy free delivery of your prescriptions and vitamins straight to your home.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) – You and your family will have free access to consultation and support for your mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Life and Disability – You will be provided with life insurance in a multiple of your salary with an option to purchase additional coverage.
• Pension Matching Program – Invest in your future with each pay cheque through our Defined Contribution Pension Plan and we will match your contribution (up to 3% of your salary).
• Gym Subsidy Program – Employees are eligible for a gym membership reimbursement of up to $300 per year, this includes fitness-related apps.
• As part of our Goals, Rewards, Improvement and Teamwork program qualifying teams can enjoy a monthly reward.
• Personal and Professional Development – We are committed to helping you reach your potential through training and education.
• Community Involvement – Generously supporting health, charities, youth, and education opportunities is our passion, and you’re invited to be a part of that.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Price Industries Limited is strongly committed to equity and diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including all genders, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodation throughout the selection process and while working at Price. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

We appreciate the interest shown by all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.