Strategic Purchasing & Supplier Relations Lead

AGI - Ag Growth International; Nobleford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AGI - Ag Growth International is seeking a procurement professional in Alberta to develop and maintain supplier relationships, negotiate prices and delivery dates, and manage daily purchasing activities within a manufacturing setting.

You will oversee the sourcing pipeline, ensure ISO procedures, and support ERP master data setup while maintaining strong vendor partnerships and timely inventory practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years' progressive experience in Purchasing/Procurement, preferably in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with SAP or other MRP systems.
• Strong leadership with ability to motivate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with negotiation.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent memory and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated and driven.
• Able to exercise good judgement and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains sources of supply, negotiating prices and delivery dates.
• Actively manage the sourcing pipeline to achieve and sustain competitive advantage.
• Manage essential purchasing functions related to ensuring compliance with delivery, quality, and customer focus.
• Maintain delivery dates and resolve any pricing discrepancies.
• Assist in ERP system master data setup and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with all Purchasing and Production Planning ISO procedures.
• Handle daily purchasing activities including issuing purchase orders, expediting, material returns, tracking and reporting.
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Assist in year-end physical inventory (entering tag information).
• Follow AGI’s Code of Business Ethics and related compliance policies.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Verbal and written communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

AGI - Ag Growth International is seeking a procurement professional in Alberta to develop and maintain supplier relationships, negotiate prices and delivery dates, and manage daily purchasing activities within a manufacturing setting.

You will oversee the sourcing pipeline, ensure ISO procedures, and support ERP master data setup while maintaining strong vendor partnerships and timely inventory practices.