Junior Buyer

As part of A.R. Thomson Group, Delpro Automation has been a full-service supplier of Market Leading Industrial Controls, Valves, and Instrumentation Products in Western Canada, for over 20 years.

Our unique group of companies; Delpro Automation, Delpro Technical Services, and Valax Systems enables us to provide a comprehensive single source solution that sets us apart; combining product distribution, engineered systems, OEM repair, and support services.

**Sound interesting?**

We currently have an opening for a Junior Buyer, who will support our Inside Sales and Operations group.

**Our range of products and services include**:

- Control valves, Automated on/off & Manual ball valves
- Repair services (including valve and assemblies) and on-site maintenance
- Industrial Process Instrumentation
- Process Analytics
- Custom Control Solutions
- Engineered systems

.. And More
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or applicable experience and interest in completion of the SCMA Program.
- 1-3 years experience in a related role preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
- General knowledge of database utilization
- Basic knowledge of all areas of procurement, including procurement execution, estimating, expediting, offsite supplier quality, and site purchasing preferred
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity

**Who You Are?**
- Review Purchase Orders against quotes and support sales documents for accuracy.
- Check inventory controls and keep track of depleting stock, based on Min/Max quantities.
- Initiate purchase requisitions, correctly using the systems/tools/processes and procedures involved in purchasing transactions as directed.
- Review orders for errors against support documents.
- Compute prices, discounts, and shipping charges accurately.
- Expedite vendor shipments that are delayed.
- Communicate on delayed or changed orders with the account manager, inside salesperson, and customer.
- Assist with training for current or new staff.
- Work with branch staff to improve the understanding involved in sound inventory buying and report repeated non-conformance.

**Health & Safety Commitment**:
All employees are responsible to work in a manner that safeguards themselves, their co-workers, and other persons not engaged in the work but present on our site and the environment. Employees have three basic rights which are protected by law: (1) Right to Know what hazards are present at their worksite; (2) Right to Participate in keeping their worksite healthy and safe, and (3) Right to Refuse work that they believe to be dangerous to themselves or others. Our 3 fundamental principles within the ARTG safety program are (1) Commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace; (2) Compliance with Company Health & Safety requirements and OHS legislation; (3) Accountability for employees’ Health & Safety responsibilities to themselves and others.

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

**Salary**: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
A.R Thomson Group strictly follows all federal and provincial health requirements and regulations, including Covid 19 guidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Customer Service or related: 1 year (preferred)
- Purchasing or related: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: One location