Buyer

1 week ago

Edmonton, Canada Vallen Full time

**Buyer**

We like to say that we find solutions for the everyday stuff. We’re problem solvers. We’re an engaged team that works together, and for those that work here they say we’re also like family.

Vallen is a leading provider of indirect industrial supplies - all those materials that are not part of the products our customers manufacture, and our goal is to make our customers operations run smoothly so they can focus on the core of their business.

Vallen is a member of Vallen North America and is one of Canada’s leading industrial distribution companies headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta.

Vallen currently has a permanent full-time opening for a **Buyer in our Edmonton Corporate Office**.

**Scope of Position**:
Responsible for the Purchasing of product, services and supplies in accordance with prescribed purchasing policies and procedures - while ensuring & maintaining acceptable Key Performance Indicators.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Enter RMPO in system with RGA and communicate/monitor/follow-up with Warehouse
- Run and/or schedule all vendor PO Replenishment Reports (RARR)
- Generate Purchase Orders
- Execute seasonal /volume buys (negotiated by the Category Managers)
- Verify vendor PO Acknowledgement/Confirmations
- Creation & Maintain Product Lines (ICSL)
- Expedite past due Pos
- Update lead times into the CDC
- Resolve AP Discrepancies
- Purchase Services Parts for branch
- Creation & Maintain Product Lines (ICSL) - ICAR as well - Purchasing lead
- Execute New product set-up approved by Category Managers
- Enter Product Change/Supersedes/Subs/Alternates - ICSEC (approved by Category Managers)
- if mass upload required goes to purchasing lead
- sharepoint and advising the sales team

**Education, Training and Experience**
- Require knowledge and expertise in the Principles and Practices of Purchasing & Inventory Management - Utilizing these skills within an ERP system to meet the needs and expectations of both external and internal customers.
- Preferably a University/College Graduate with 3-5 years of Purchasing experience
- SCMA Accreditation or working towards accreditation is preferred
- Exceptional computer skills which includes MS Office and Power Point. Knowledge of COGNOS and Visio data bases would be an asset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group.
- Understanding and working knowledge of Purchasing and Distribution Management Systems (Experience with SX Enterprise Trend System an asset).
- Industry experience & product knowledge is preferred

**What’s it like working at Vallen? **Upon joining our team, you will become part of a supportive, family-oriented culture where you will be led by a president who fully believes in having an open-door policy. Your suggestions will be heard, and your hard work will be rewarded.

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 3 years (preferred)

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