Purchaser - Swift Current

Friendly Senior Living; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits

RRSP matching

Opportunities to learn and advance

Job summary

S3 Group Ltd. is seeking two Purchasers to join our Swift Current team. You will procure materials for production and engineering, negotiate terms with suppliers, and ensure timely delivery within budget.

You will also manage planned orders and maintain supplier performance records to support our growing manufacturing operations. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of purchasing experience, familiarity with MRP systems, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years purchasing experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials for production and engineering per PO.
• Source materials, negotiate price, delivery, specs and quantity with suppliers.
• Manage planned orders with dates and planner IDs.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and evaluate supplier performance.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier liaison

Negotation

MRP awareness

Tools

MRP system

Job description

About S3 Group Ltd.

S3 Group Ltd. is a Saskatchewan-based manufacturer providing innovative solutions to the agricultural industry through multiple divisions across North America. We value innovation, teamwork, and quality in everything we do.

The Role

We are looking for 2 Purchasers to join our teams in Swift Current. These roles ensure 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.

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.


• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Ready to Join S3?

We offer competitive wages, benefits, and RRSP matching, along with opportunities to keep learning and advancing.

• Competitive wages


• Benefits


• RRSP matching


• Opportunities to keep learning and advancing

Take the next step in your career – come grow with us.