Purchasing Agent: Fast-Paced Contract to Full-Time

CIMCO Refrigeration Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CIMCO Refrigeration is seeking a Purchasing Agent on a 6 month contract with the potential for full-time conversion. This Calgary-based role runs 9:00 AM–5:00 PM and involves buying, expediting and some technical support at our National Parts Centre for North America.

You will source and purchase products, communicate with vendors, issue purchase orders, expedite shipments, and provide prompt support to CIMCO staff.

Qualifications

• Previous buying experience in an industrial environment.
• Mechanical aptitude or industrial/technical knowledge is a strong asset.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are imperative.
• Self-motivated and autonomous.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is an asset.
• Post-secondary education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing prompt and accurate pricing and delivery lead time quotations.
• Checking material availability with SAP inventory or vendors.
• Using industry resources to locate sources of information and parts.
• Locating potential vendors and establishing relationships.
• Issuing purchase orders and expediting deliveries as required.
• Resolving inquiries and providing alternate solutions where applicable.

Skills

Industrial purchasing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Accuracy and attention to detail

Self-motivated autonomous

Fast-paced environment

SAP experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

CIMCO Refrigeration is seeking a Purchasing Agent on a 6 month contract with the potential for full-time conversion. This Calgary-based role runs 9:00 AM–5:00 PM and involves buying, expediting and some technical support at our National Parts Centre for North America.

You will source and purchase products, communicate with vendors, issue purchase orders, expedite shipments, and provide prompt support to CIMCO staff.