Stockkeeper

SAIT’s School of Manufacturing, Automation & Transportation provides the skills-based training and development to prepare students for a career in Alberta's rapidly growing oil and gas, transportation, manufacturing and automation sectors. We provide applied learning in action through our trades and technology programs. The Opportunity Reporting to the Support Services Manager, you would be responsible for purchasing services in all shops and labs in the School of Manufacturing, Automation, and Transportation. This will include receiving requests for purchase, obtaining material quotes, maintaining stock, and dispensing tools and equipment to learners and faculty. If you are a service-minded professional who enjoys having a balanced lifestyle and working collaboratively in an open environment, apply today *Please note this is a temporary salaried position eligible for benefits

The Role

Stock keeper/Purchasing Duties Maintain a stock of repair components, parts, consumables, and tools Order parts by phone or online, obtain competitive quotes from vendors, ensuring best prices are obtained and delivery is timely Process supply orders for Academic Chairs and Faculty for Class/Lab supplies via Purchasing card, entry of purchase requisitions Maintains inventories on consumable products and replenishes supplies as needed Receives incoming supplies, checks against invoices or purchase orders, and places in storage, or ensures they are handed off to the correct personnel/department Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors Address and resolve any issues related to stock quality, delivery schedules, or pricing Identify and evaluate suppliers to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers and place orders accordingly Review and process purchase orders and invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies Reconciles monthly credit card statements and applies accounting codes to the purchases for finance allocation Ensure all inventory and purchasing documents are accurately maintained and readily accessible Equipment & Tool Maintenance Assist with operating condition of equipment and tools Maintain equipment and tools by cleaning and performing pre-operational checks Assist with minor repairs on equipment and tools Send dysfunctional equipment and tools for repair, as needed (and based on cost estimate) Discard any equipment or tools that are no longer serviceable May operate motorized equipment ( forklift/skid steers) to unload deliveries Deliver materials to various locations Arranges packaging and ships and records all shipments out of the department/school May do some snow removal, area clean-up as required May assist Lab Techs with various duties ( lab set up, clean-up) Moves, loads and unloads equipment, supplies and building materials

Qualifications

Required Post-secondary education in procurement, finance, or related field 3-5 years warehouse experience Previous purchasing and reconciliation experience Class 5 driver’s license is required Equivalent combination may be considered Preferred Automotive parts desk experience Customer service related experience Forklift operator certificate Trained in first aid, CPR or WHMIS

Knowledge & Skills

Proficiency in MS Office suite Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to complete tasks in a timely manner Ability to work with others in a team environment including sharing knowledge Strong communication skills, both oral and written Problem solving skills General knowledge of commercial trades to guide the work of servicepersons Job Classification : Stockkeeper II Salary Range: $48, - $55,952 Hours per week: 40 Position End Date : June 30, 2025 Posting End Date: June 18, 2024 About SAIT SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of , we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers. Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about . At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor. BEWARE FALSE POSTINGS AND RECRUITING OFFERS SAIT has been made aware of individuals or organizations posing as SAIT using false postings to attract job seekers and collect personal information. Please be aware that SAIT will never request sensitive personal information beyond what is required for an application. Career opportunities at SAIT will always be posted on the SAIT career site and we encourage applicants to only apply directly through there. When your application is completed you will receive an email confirmation, if you did not receive one please check your junk mail or try applying through the SAIT career page again.

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