Purchaser

Friendly Senior Living; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Swift Current is seeking a full-time Purchaser. The ideal candidate should have a Grade 12 Diploma and 2-3 years of purchasing experience, preferably in the manufacturing sector. Responsibilities include purchasing materials for production, negotiating with suppliers, and managing orders. The position offers a competitive salary along with health benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits

RRSP matching program

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent and 2-3 years purchasing experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of MRP system is essential.
• Possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials for production and engineering based on purchase orders.
• Source materials and negotiate prices with suppliers.
• Handle planned orders and ensure compliance with current requirements.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of MRP systems

Detail-oriented

Education

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

Job description

S3 Group Ltd. is currently recruiting for a Purchaser to join our team at our Swift Current, SK location. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary, great health benefits and RRSP matching program, and room for a rapid career growth.

Since 1966, our company has been designing and building specialized equipment, products, and custom components for end-users and other manufacturers around the world. We know that being a great place to work means far more than getting paid. S3 fosters a respectful, teamwork environment where ideas are valued, and everyone contributes with significance.

The Ideal Candidate Will Bring With Them EDUCATION, SKILLS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of Grade 12 Diploma, or equivalent and 2-3 years purchasing, preferably in the manufacturing sector
• Knowledge of MRP system
• Possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Have a positive and constructive attitude and the ability to manage a range of priorities
• Detail oriented and able to learn tasks quickly
• Positive and co-operative team player and capable of working with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively and to inspire confidence from supervisors, peers and subordinates

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase materials for production, engineering and others on purchase order
• Source materials, negotiate price, delivery, specifications and quantity with suppliers
• Handle all planned orders with a start date on or before current date that are assigned, based on planner ID's
• Review Exception Report (Planner action) to ensure orders effectively satisfy current requirements, updating PO's as necessary
• Ensure all PO dates in MAX reflect the most recent agreement with the vendor and any overdue order (as displayed on the PO dispatch report) is addressed daily
• Internal Product Request (IPR)
• Contact supplier if there is a discrepancy between shipment received and pack slip quantity or product. Initiate a Corrective Action if applicable
• Send to material handlers or Warehouse to deliver to the requesting department and adjust out of stock when it comes back up to purchasing department.

Please apply with cover letter & resume