Mill Stores-Purchaser

Mill Stores-Purchaser- 18 Month Term
Slave Lake, AB

We're looking for a 
skilled purchaser
for a
term position up to 18 months
to join our 
Athabasca Oriented Strand Board
(OSB) division, located in
Slave Lake, Alberta.
This state-of-the-art facility has the
longest continuous press in North America
, giving us the ability to manufacture a broad range of innovative forest products for customers around the world.

You're a 
purchasing professional
who has achieved (or are working towards) your 
SCMP, CSCP, CPIM or equivalent
designation. Your experience in a
manufacturing environment
 means you understand the importance of
safety,
and how critical it is to maintain inventory levels and operating supplies. You've honed your 
communication, problem solving and negotiation skills
, and have a can-do attitude. Bonus if you know your way around
JDE.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Achieved, or actively working towards, your 
  SCMP, CSCP, CPIM or equivalent
  designation.
• Experience purchasing
  within a
  manufacturing
  environment.
• Experience with 
  Bill of Materials.
• Forklift
  certification and 
  experience operating a forklift
  , an asset.
• Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• A willingness to utilize your 
  can-do attitude
   and 
  teamwork
  mentality to get the job done.
• Experience using
  JDE
  , an asset.

We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge come in many forms.  Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.

In this role you will:

• Work collaboratively
  across your team and with other departments.
• Use your 
  problem-solving skills to support troubleshooting
  and to look for and propose new ideas to
  streamline processes
  and fine-tune equipment.
• Lead with your 
  unwavering commitment to safety
  to keep yourself, our operators and other employees safe.
• Use your 
  organization and planning skills
   to keep on top of your work.
• Provide valuable
  internal customer service
   to assist your colleagues with
  store procedures and parts locating.
• Work closely within the purchasing department to
  manage inventory levels
  .
• Keep the
  stores area clean and organized.
• Use mobile equipment such as 
  forklifts and pallet jacks
   to physically
  ship, receive, and store inventory, including lubricants.
• Apply your 
  creativity and innovative thinking
  to 
  improve efficiency
   through process improvements

So, what's in it for you?

• You'll take on an 
  exciting challenge
   with 
  supportive team
  members.
• You'll earn a
  competitive salary
  based on your skills and experience.  The expected base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 per year.
• You'll earn an additional 
  northern allowance
  on top of your base pay.
• You'll be eligible to participate in
  Tolko's bonus program.
• Competitive benefits
  and a 
  retirement plan
  come standard, so you don't have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
• You may also be
  eligible for relocation support
   including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
• Continued 
  professional development
   through on the job and classroom training and
  reimbursement of tuition
  and membership fees.
• A positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko.  Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years.  Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.

We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here Apply today at 

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About Slave Lake

Our Athabasca Division is located two and a half hours northwest of Edmonton, Alberta, close to the town of Slave Lake. Slave Lake is home to over 6,000 people. It's an active community boasting two ball facilities, a multi-recreation centre, aquatic centre, and over 40 acres of parks and open space to explore. We honor that the town is situated on the traditional lands of Sawridge First Nation within Treaty 8 territory. Watch this video to learn more about the community and find out why life is better here.     

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