Junior Purchaser

3 days ago

Edmonton, Canada Price Steel Full time

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Monitor and analyze inventory and deliveries to ensure quality, quantity, and cost guidelines are in adherence with Price Steel’s purchasing practices and strategy
- Provide concise and accurate administration and preparation of purchase orders and other required documents involved with the procurement process
- Maintain supplier relationships to ensure capability of supply is in alignment with the business needs and that issues are addressed in a proactive manner
- Proactively resolve outstanding concerns with suppliers
- Provide technical support and guidance to the Sales Department in identifying and recommending solutions to customer needs
- Research and provide constant feedback to the Purchasing Department and the Management group relative to inventory shortages and supplier’s capacity and capabilities
- Research materials for price, quality, and new sources on an on-going basis as part of continuous improvement efforts
- Locate and develop new sources of stock and non-stock inventory as required

**Core Competencies**:

- Exceptional verbal and written English communication and presentation skills
- Strong social communication skills with the ability to accurately and effectively communicate with diverse types of people
- High standards for work, meticulous, with great attention to detail and strong analytical skills
- Strongly motivated to learn, eager to meet and exceed basic requirements, good tolerance to stress/pressure and willingness to put in extra time and effort to meet work timelines
- Confident, resourceful, and highly motivated, can work independently and with mínimal supervision
- Professional attitude with exceptional organizational, prioritization, multi-tasking, time management, problem solving and conflict resolution skills

**Essential Skills and Experience**:

- Knowledge of carbon steel products is essential
- A minimum of two (2) years of progressive purchasing or procurement experience
- High level of organization and planning
- Proven track record of strong negotiation and persuasion skills
- Effective communication, both written and verbal; including telephone aptitude and the ability to interface with suppliers and personnel at all levels within Price Steel
- Ability to work under general directions within established purchasing practices
- A high degree of professional integrity, ethics and confidentiality is required at all times

**Company Offers**:

- Competitive compensation - negotiable dependent on skills and experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Dynamic work environment
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement

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