OEM Buyer, Parts (24 months contract)

Toromont Cat; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an OEM Buyer to enhance inventory management across its extensive branch network. This full-time role is pivotal in ensuring stock levels are optimized and customer orders are fulfilled efficiently. With a strong commitment to safety and employee development, the company offers a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the success of the organization. Join a team that values your growth and provides competitive rewards as you navigate a dynamic and fast-paced purchasing landscape. Be part of a family-oriented workplace that prioritizes both employee and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards including wages

Internal training programs

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing and inventory control.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain stock levels in the branch network.
• Process customer emergency orders and maintain parts pricing records.

Skills

Purchasing and inventory control experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in purchasing

PMAC designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

DBS

Job description

Toromont Cat is looking for an OEM Buyer to join our team! This position plays a critical role in analyzing and maintaining inventory across all branches (55+) through OEM stock orders and emergency orders.

This is a full-time (24-month contract) position.

As an OEM Buyer, YOU will experience:

• Working within one of the safest organizations in the industry, where your safety and well-being are our highest priority
• Working for a best-in-class equipment dealer and with the premium Caterpillar brand
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop with our Toromont team through internal training programs designed for your success
• Competitive total rewards including wages, benefits, and premiums (as eligible)

In a typical day, YOU will:

• Analyze and maintain proper stock levels in the branch network by processing stock orders to suppliers
• Process customer emergency orders daily to suppliers and/or source from internal stock
• Maintain parts pricing records in DBS, including uploading vendor price change files, using proper codes (cc, non-return indicator, etc.), and challenging supplier pricing disputes
• Review and process surplus returns to vendors and ensure accounts receivable files are up to date
• Reduce inventory obsolescence by scraping inventory or leveling stock among branches to ensure a healthy inventory
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable/Receivable to ensure prompt invoice payments, maintain current PO disputes, and manage outstanding customer orders/backorders

Must-haves for this role:

• 2+ years of purchasing and inventory control experience (Required)
• A post-secondary diploma or degree in purchasing or an equivalent field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Required)
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and charts
• Ability to place purchase orders, maintain supply inventory, and manage the pricing database
• Punctuality, responsibility, and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a team
• Polite and courteous customer service skills when working with internal and external customers and suppliers
• PMAC designation – Purchasing Management Association of Canada certificate

About Toromont Cat

With over 4,000 employees and 56 locations from Manitoba to Newfoundland, Toromont Cat has a proven track record, industry knowledge, dealership infrastructure, and a service mindset to ensure our Construction, Mining, and Power Generation customers succeed. At Toromont Cat, work is built around people's strengths, our products, technology, and an outstanding customer experience. Through our strong partnership with Caterpillar, Toromont Cat takes care of our employees who take care of our customers! When you join our team, you become a member of the Toromont family.

Your success is our success!