Purchaser -- Heavy Duty Truck Parts

2 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Calgary Peterbilt Full time

Peterbilt Southern Alberta is a long standing, highly professional, organization with branches in Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer, and Medicine Hat.

We offer industry leading training, an opportunity to be at the cutting edge of technology, and a culture of collaboration and support.

We pay competitive wages and have excellent benefits including a company matched pension plan.

We currently have an opening for the role of Purchaser based out of our southside Calgary branch.

The Purchaser analyzes inventories and the market and works with Parts Managers and vendors to find ways to reduce acquisition costs and take advantage of new opportunities.

This role requires a unique combination of technical heavy duty truck parts knowledge, analytical skills, relationship building, and negotiation.

The person filling the role will need to be highly organized, personable, and experienced in the world of heavy-duty parts.


Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Analyze inventory and sales data to identify opportunities to buy better
  • Gather market information from the sales team and other sources
  • Develop databases of best buy opportunities from various vendors
  • Collaborate with the Parts Managers to identify new bulk purchasing opportunities
  • Identify alternate product or vendors that may provide similar or better value
  • Work with vendors and vendor programs (particularly PACCAR Parts) to buy more intelligently
  • Receive purchasing authorization, create purchase orders, place orders with vendors
  • Work on logistics to have product arrive at the right places at the right times
  • Oversee the bulk buy warehouse inventory to ensure proper costing and storage of parts
  • Process vendor invoices and submit to Accounting
  • Process branch orders from the bulk buy warehouse
  • Source hard to find parts
  • Participate in inventory controls and invoice processing for all inventories
  • Provide analysis and reporting to the VP Operations
  • A full job description and expectations will be available during the interview process._

What we are looking for:

  • Journeyman Parts Technician or equivalent
  • Purchasing and logistics experience
  • CDK and PACCAR Parts experience will bring your resume to the top
  • High level knowledge of heavyduty parts, warehousing, and dealership processes
  • The ability to properly represent a "Class Pays" organization
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • The ability to work professionally with diverse personalities
  • A positive "can do" attitude that contributes to a positive workplace culture
  • Technologically savvy, embracing new systems with optimism
  • Previous dealership experience is an asset
  • Highly organized, safety focused, and professional

What we offer:

  • A chance to work with high quality product that you can be proud of
  • Competitive compensation packages including: Boot and Tool Allowances, Benefits (medical/dental), RRSP Program, and company matched pension plan
  • Signing and referral bonuses
  • Online training and offsite training opportunities
  • Clean, large fullservice facility with a friendly and safe work environment

Work Conditions

  • Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
  • Overtime as required.
Ability to lift or move up to 75 pounds occasionally

We are excited to offer a great career to great people

If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you, please respond to this ad.

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8hour shift

Pay:
Up to $35.00 per hour

Expected hours:
No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking
  • Paid time off
  • Store discount
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay

Experience:

Truck Parts: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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