Purchaser

6 months ago

Altona, Canada Elmers Manufacturing Full time

At Elmer's, we’ve been equipping farmers with innovative solutions for over 40 years. Owning and operating our own farm we understand what farmers need and want out of our products and our company. We strive to provide our customers with products that will effectively handle even the toughest environments. Harvest after harvest, our mission is to produce world-class farm equipment for the needs of the progressive farmer.

To meet the growing demand for our product we’re currently seeking a Purchaser. In this position you will own all aspects of material ordering including sourcing, negotiating, acquiring, ensuring cost and monitoring deliver schedules of all products for the assigned vendors/material categories.

**Your Responsibilities Will Include**:

- Locate new vendors and establish partner relationships with them while also maintain existing vendor and supplier relationships.
- Negotiate new orders with existing and new vendors and suppliers using best ordering options for the company in terms of price and commitment.
- Evaluate and select suppliers based on factors such as price, quality, delivery time, and reliability.
- Process purchase orders on time as per purchasing guide, updating digital files as needed to record purchases made, and all other relevant information.
- Monitor and collaborate to maintain inventory levels, ordering new items as needed to keep the inventory stocked and supplied.
- Focus on resolving production stock out and production issue reports.
- Communicate with internal customers on status and actions of stock out and production issue reports.
- Ensure that purchased orders are delivered by coordinating with staff members and vendors for on time delivery.
- Support the team during new product development with project sourcing and production implementation on purchased parts.
- Support the team in strategic sourcing projects and other kinds of projects.

**We’re Looking For**:

- Familiarity with procurement and inventory management principles.
- Excellent communication skills and able to work collaboratively.
- Negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain vendor relationships.
- Time Management and organizational skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Analytical and detail oriented.
- Proficient with ERP and Microsoft Office.

**The following are considered an asset**:

- Degree or diploma in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Previous supply chain experience in the manufacturing industry.
- Knowledge of the agriculture equipment and parts.

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits, and pension plan, we offer a dynamic, growing workplace that provides opportunities for all staff to have an impact.

Our facility is conveniently situated near Altona, MB - 36km east of Winkler, and only 100km south of Winnipeg. Altona is an attractive, caring, and progressive community with abundant cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities for all ages. With amenities and opportunities that rival much larger municipalities, there’s no better place to be.

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