Purchaser
3 weeks ago
**Purchaser**
As one of the leading local businesses in the Edmonton area, Caribou Electric Ltd. attributes their reputation to the lasting customer relationships we have developed throughout the years. We believe that all of our customers deserve the highest level of service and we are committed to providing just that.
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a “do whatever it takes” attitude? If so, Caribou would like to speak to you
**We are seeking a highly collaborative Purchaser to join our team. Key responsibilities include the following (but are not limited to)**:
- Developing and implementing strategies to ensure materials and services are available on time and at a reasonable cost in order to facilitate project success
- Prepare purchase orders using proper buying channels
- Tracking of supplies and purchases
- Handling order inquiries
- Work with the Parts department and Warehouse personnel to eliminate material constraints
- Resolving issues with goods receipts and invoices
- Selecting and qualifying suppliers for local needs
- Managing vendor relationships and inventory levels
- Other duties as assigned
**Required Experience & Skills**
- High school diploma at a minimum; post secondary education would be an asset
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills
- Superior computer proficiency and SAP or related ERP system experience is an asset
- Certified Purchasing Professional and/or Supply Chain Management Professional designation is an asset
- Excellent organizational skills with a strong ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Self-motivation; the ability to work in a very dynamic environment within tight deadlines
- Able to consult with people and seek innovative solutions
- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team and lead by example, as well as independently
- Effective and professional communication skills, which will allow the clients specifications to be properly communicated to both internally and externally
- Able to address issues with certainty, assertiveness and with the company’s best interests at the forefront
- Accountability: Takes personal ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work commitments
- Negotiation: Gains support for ideas, proposals and solutions from others, helps others to understand complex initiatives and sensitive situations to resolve disagreements and conflicts
- Planning and Organizing: Accurately estimates duration and level of difficulty of tasks and projects, setting out goals and objectives and work plans to be completed
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective time management, including the ability to anticipate and deal with the effects of change
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organization. The potential for success with our expanding, progressive, privately owned business is unlimited. We recognize our team members as individuals and consider mutual RESPECT to be the key to building a cohesive, productive Team.
If you are interested in this, a safety-first philosophy, mutual commitment, fun, and community involvement, then do not wait any longer Come be part of our FAMILY
- Caribou Electric is an equal opportunity employer._
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edmonton, AB T6B 2S8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Education**:
- Secondary School (preferred)
**Experience**:
- purchasing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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