Strategic Purchaser – Manufacturing & Supplier Negotiations

Friendly Senior Living; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

RRSP matching

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

S3 Group Ltd. in Swift Current, SK is hiring two Purchasers to secure materials for production, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely deliveries. You will liaise across production and engineering, using your negotiation and analytical skills to optimize cost and terms in a growing organization.

Competitive wages, benefits, and RRSP matching are offered, with opportunities to learn and advance within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Detail oriented and quick learner.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials for production and engineering on purchase orders.
• Source materials, negotiate price, delivery, specifications and quantity with suppliers.
• Handle planned orders with start dates on or before today.
• Maintain accurate inventory and evaluate suppliers based on performance and financial stability.
• Ensure PO dates in MAX reflect the latest agreement and address overdue orders daily.

Skills

Purchasing experience

MRP/ERP systems

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

MAX ERP

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.

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