Purchaser

Careers in Ag; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Benefits

Competitive wages

Job summary

Careers in Ag in Swift Current, Canada, is seeking a Purchaser to ensure materials are purchased cost-effectively, within budget, and on time for production. You will liaise with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and maintain strong vendor relationships to secure favorable terms.

Ready to join? We offer competitive wages, benefits, and RRSP matching, with opportunities to keep learning and advancing in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years purchasing experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of MRP systems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Positive, constructive attitude with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Detail oriented and quick to learn tasks.

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 start dates on or before today.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and evaluate suppliers.
• Ensure PO dates reflect the latest agreement with vendors and address overdue orders daily.

Skills

Purchasing experience

MRP knowledge

Communication

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Detail oriented

Job description

Purchaser

Who are you?

Are you a hard-working individual looking for a challenging and exciting career? If you answered yes, this is the job for you! We are looking for a Purchaser to join our team in Swift Current. This role ensures that materials are purchased at a reasonable cost, within budget, and delivered on time for production. They liaise with suppliers and negotiate contracts while maintaining good relationships to secure favorable pricing and terms. It's an opportunity to use your negotiating and analytical skills in a collaborative environment while contributing to a growing organization.

Ready to Join S3? We offer competitive wages, benefits, and RRSP matching, along with opportunities to keep learning and advancing. Take the next step in your career – come grow with us.

What will you do?

• 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.
• Maintain an accurate inventory record and evaluate suppliers based on performance and financial stability.
• 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.

What do you need to succeed?

• 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.