Buyer

14 hours ago


Acheson, Canada Wajax Full time

**The Opportunity**

The buyer will utilize purchasing policies and procedures to provide consistent stock inventory levels aligned with inventory goals. Provide input on opportunities to improve product flow, consolidate buying needs, and reduce acquisition costs.

**The Role**
- Monitor and participate in Health and Safety programs designed to ensure our “Everyone Home Safe” initiatives are achieved.
- Adhere to Supply Chain purchasing policies, procedures and approval processes.
- Place orders with suppliers for materials as the organization requires.
- Immediately communicate significant and/or potential supply issues on key products to the Purchasing Manager, and appropriate planners, sales force, or master data team.
- Work with suppliers to maintain effective relationships and ensure on-time delivery of product, communicating any delivery changes to partners and updating orders accordingly.
- Work closely with warehouse staff, planners and Item Master to resolve issues related to NCRs, product count variances, stock loss, quality control, and packing slips, item details.
- Track and communicate details pertaining to shipping, delivery, delays and order status.
- Work with other buyers to share best practices to improve processes to meet goals.
- Assist to identify gaps between replenishment goals and actuals and provide solutions.
- Return parts through daily, annual and surplus return processes.
- Follow order from start to finish; investigate and/or expedite when necessary.
- When required, provide coverage support for fellow buyers and /or planners.
- Process credit card payments according to policy, as requested by branches.
- Produce KPI, metric and performance reports as necessary.
- Education: University degree or diploma in Business, Engineering or Operations, Logistics or Supply Chain.
- Work Experience: 3-5 years experience in Supply Chain or Operations procurement environment required.
- Knowledge**:Strong working knowledge of inventory control practices & processes and Integrated Supply Chain concepts. Lean and Continuous improvement experience is an asset. General knowledge of industrial goods and equipment. Mathematical reasoning skills required.
- Proficiency: Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Intermediate Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Microsoft Access. Well developed analytic and interpretive skills required.
- Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program

**The Company**

Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas - to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.

Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”

Highlights include:

- Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
- Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
- Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
- Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program.

By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.

**\\ Together we get more done.


  • Buyer

    9 months ago


    Acheson, Canada KMC Mining Full time

    **General Accountabilities**: Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Buyer is responsible for administering intermediate level Supply Chain Management (SCM) functions including buying goods, materials, supplies and services while ensuring that all requirements related quantity, quality, price and availability are met. The incumbent improves SCM...

  • Buyer

    3 weeks ago


    Acheson, Canada Liebherr-Canada Ltd. Full time

    **Responsibilities**: - Supplier Management: Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing, favorable terms, and timely deliveries - Procurement Planning: Collaborate with internal teams to assess demand forecasts and inventory levels, ensuring purchasing aligns with operational needs while minimizing supply...


  • Acheson, Canada Impact Auto Auction LTD Full time

    IAA, Inc. is searching for a Site Sale Coordinator to join the team at our facility in Acheson, AB. IAA is Canada's leading live and live-online salvage vehicle auction company with auction facilities across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. IAA's national service offering allows sellers to standardize processes across the...

  • Team Lead

    7 months ago


    Acheson, Canada IAA Holdings, LLC Full time

    IAA Holdings, LLC, a leading provider of loss recovery services to the insurance industry in Canada, has an opening for a Team Lead at our facility in Acheson, AB. IAA is Canada's leading live and live-online salvage vehicle auction company with auction facilities across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. IAA's national service...

  • Coordinator, Inventory

    7 months ago


    Acheson, Canada Canfor Full time

    **Posting ID**: - 27016 **Position Type**: - Regular **City**: - Acheson, AB, Canada **Location**: - Spruceland You love lists, checkboxes, and are comfortable organizing people and tasks. You influence others through your actions and your work is consistently accurate and detailed. You are reliable and responsible and show a genuine commitment to...

  • Purchaser

    1 week ago


    Acheson, Canada Kichton Contracting Ltd Full time

    The Purchaser is responsible for managing supplier relationships and acquiring materials and equipment at competitive prices within a timeline fashion. **Key Responsibilities** - Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships - Adhere to financial controls - Assist with inventory counts - Receive and verify materials and process discrepancies in a...

  • Yard Attendant

    3 months ago


    Acheson, Canada IAA, an RB Global Inc. Company Full time

    IAA Holdings, LLC, a leading provider of loss recovery services to the insurance industry in Canada, has an opening for a Yard Attendant at our facility in Acheson, AB. IAA is Canada's leading live and live-online salvage vehicle auction company with auction facilities across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. IAA's national...


  • Acheson, Canada IAA, an RB Global Inc. Company Full time

    IAA, an RB Global, Inc. a leading provider of loss recovery services to the insurance industry in Canada, has an opening for a Customer Service Representative I at our facility in Acheson, AB. IAA is Canada's leading live and live-online salvage vehicle auction company with auction facilities across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic...


  • Acheson, Canada IAA Holdings, LLC Full time

    IAA Holdings, LLC, a leading provider of loss recovery services to the insurance industry in Canada, has an opening for a Customer Service Representative I at our facility in Acheson, AB. IAA is Canada's leading live and live-online salvage vehicle auction company with auction facilities across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic...

  • Dispatcher

    6 months ago


    Acheson, Canada IAA, an RB Global Inc. Company Full time

    IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a leading provider of loss recovery services to the insurance industry in Canada, has an opening for a Dispatcher at our facility in Acheson, AB IAA is Canada's leading live and live-online salvage vehicle auction company with auction facilities across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. IAA's national...

  • Loader Operator I

    7 months ago


    Acheson, Canada IAA, an RB Global Inc. Company Full time

    IAA, an RB Global, Inc. a leading provider of loss recovery services to the insurance industry in Canada, has an opening for a Loader Operator I at our facility in Acheson, AB IAA is Canada's leading live and live-online salvage vehicle auction company with auction facilities across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. IAA's...


  • Acheson, Canada IAA, Inc. Full time

    Full-Time $20/hr! Hiring Immediately! IAA, Inc., a leading provider of loss recovery services to the insurance industry in Canada, has an opening for a Yard Attendant at our facility in Acheson, AB. IAA is Canada's leading live and live-online salvage vehicle auction company with auction facilities across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and...


  • Acheson, Canada IAA, Inc. Full time

    **$20/hr - Hiring Immediately!** IAA, Inc., a leading provider of loss recovery services to the insurance industry in Canada, has an opening for a Yard Attendant at our facility in **Acheson, AB**. IAA is Canada's leading live and live-online salvage vehicle auction company with auction facilities across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and...