Purchasing agent

Aplin; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Aplin in Winnipeg is seeking a procurement professional to manage purchase of equipment, materials, and services. You will negotiate with suppliers, establish delivery schedules, and coordinate with clients to resolve issues while maintaining strong service levels.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of experience, relevant college credentials, and solid ERP/SAP knowledge. This position offers a Temporary, 40-hour workweek in a manufacturing setting with English communication.

Qualifications

• College diploma or certificate in procurement or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in purchasing/procurement.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers.
• Consult with suppliers.
• Establish delivery schedules.
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules.
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems.
• Provide customer service.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Organized

Team player

Education

College diploma or certificate (3 months to <1 year)

Tools

SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)

ERP software

Email

Job description

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Manufacture

Tasks

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
• Negotiate offers from suppliers
• Consult with suppliers
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Provide customer service

Computer and technology knowledge

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
• Electronic mail

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Day
• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week