Purchasing Agent

B&R Eckel’s is a Canadian company, with terminals in Bonnyville, Lloydminster and Nisku. B&R Eckel’s has a strong history that dates to back to 1965. Since our beginning in Alberta, we are known for providing unparalleled service to our customers. With the experience that comes from servicing everything that our customers require to transport. Our dedicated team is equipped to handle any transportation project.

We value our employees. We give our employees all the tools they need to succeed. We operate safely, and provide a great workplace backed by industry-experts. The most important aspect of our company’s operations is our dedicated people; _our people will always be the source of our success and their safety and health will always come first_.

We are currently seeking **Purchasing Agent** to join our team in our **Bonnyville Terminal**.

**Position**:Purchasing Agent

**Type**: Full-time

**Location**: Bonnyville Alberta

**Pay**:Commensurate with education and experience

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Analyze purchase requisitions, research products, solicit and receive quotations in accordance with purchasing policy
- Acquire good and services by issuing purchase orders or by purchasing through ecommerce (procurement cards) in accordance with B&R Eckel’s Transport Policy and purchasing standards
- Establish delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact suppliers or clients to resolve problems
- Assist in resolving supplier/client issues, expediting orders and dealing with returns
- Assist in the administration of the program, including establishing new accounts, monthly transaction approval and reporting
- Maintain proper purchasing and vendor files and record
- Responsible for other data entry required for preparation of reports

**Qualifications**
- Journeyman Parts Technician or 3 years general purchasing experience
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff, suppliers and the public demonstrating tact and diplomacy
- Reporting experience and being hands on and need mínimal supervision with the ability to muti-task
- Detail-oriented, manages deadlines well, and can work independently
- Knowledge of general accounting procedures
- Knowledge of relevant accounting software
- Proficient in data entry and management
- Work requires willingness to work flexible schedules

**Benefits**:

- Competitive wages that reflect your skill and experience
- Comprehensive group health benefits (with a health spending account)
- Tool and Safety Allowance
- Comprehensive training and education programs
- Employee Assistance program
- Year-round work
- Work life Balance.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person