OEM Buyer, Parts (24 months contract)

Toromont Cat; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an OEM Buyer for a critical role in managing inventory across a vast branch network. This full-time position involves analyzing stock levels, processing orders, and maintaining vendor relationships. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive team environment, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading company in the industry. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and possess strong purchasing skills, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Purchasing and Inventory Control.
• Advanced skills in Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Purchasing and Inventory Control

Microsoft Office

Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, charts)

Customer Service Skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in purchasing

PMAC designation

Job description

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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.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing and maintaining proper stock levels in the branch network, processing stock orders to suppliers.
• Processing customer emergency orders daily to suppliers and/or sourcing from internal stock.
• Maintaining parts pricing records in DBS, uploading vendor price change files, and challenging supplier pricing disputes.
• Reviewing and processing surplus returns back to vendors and ensuring accounts receivable files are up to date.
• Reducing inventory obsolescence by scraping inventory or leveling stock among branches.
• Working with Accounts Payable/Receivable to ensure prompt invoice payment, maintaining current PO disputes, and managing customer orders/backorders.

Minimum requirements:

• 2+ years of Purchasing and Inventory Control experience.
• A post-secondary diploma or degree in purchasing or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, charts).
• Ability to place purchase orders, maintain supply inventory and pricing database.
• Punctual, responsible, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Polite and courteous customer service skills.
• 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 in industry knowledge, dealership infrastructure, and service excellence. We are committed to our employees' success and providing an outstanding customer experience, supported by our partnership with Caterpillar.