About the role
Braber Equipment, a well-established Canadian manufacturer, distributer and wholesaler of agricultural equipment and parts, is seeking an experienced Junior Purchaser to join our team.
The successful candidate is someone who has a strong background in supply chain management, contract negotiation, vendor management, and inventory control. If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for supply chain management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets
· Oversee inventory levels and set the open-to-buy plan
· Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
· Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization
· Negotiate and improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing procurement best practice tools and methods
· Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships and prepare supplier performance report cards
· Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly purchasing reports to analyze performance and make improvements
· Other duties, as required
Qualifications
· Proven work experience as a Purchaser
· Familiar with ERP and MRP systems, preferable Syspro
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office
· Keen attention to detail and accuracy and strong analytical skills
· Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
· Works independently and with a team
· Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliers
· Effective problem solving
· Demonstrated commitment to professional and personal development
· Effective team player with strong communication and collaboration skills
· Thrives on challenges and embraces opportunities to learn and grow
· Comfortable and confident communicating by phone
Education and Experience requirements:
· Relevant business degree preferred; CPIM or CIPS or similar qualification is beneficial.
· 1 - 2 years’ experience or working in purchasing team within a manufacturing environment
We thank all applicants; however, only those considered qualified will be contacted for an interview.
