Purchaser

Friendly Senior Living; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing firm located in Swift Current is seeking a Purchaser to manage material procurement and supplier negotiations. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 Diploma and 2-3 years of purchasing experience, preferably in manufacturing. This role offers competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits

RRSP matching program

Room for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years purchasing experience in manufacturing sector.
• Ability to manage priorities with minimal supervision.
• Detail oriented and quick learner.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials for production and engineering.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers.
• Handle planned orders and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Education

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MRP system knowledge

Job description

Overview

S3 Group Ltd. is 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 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 foster a respectful, teamwork environment where ideas are valued, and everyone contributes with significance.

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care