Buyer – Maternity Leave Coverage, 12–14 Month Contract

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About the role

  • Buyer coordinating raw-material purchasing, supplier forecasts, inventory checks, and purchase orders for Väderstad’s agricultural machinery manufacturing operations. Maternity leave coverage on a 12–14 month contract.

Responsibilities

  • Support the coordination, organization, purchasing, documentation, and delivery of raw materials and products to Väderstad Industries
  • Work closely with internal teams and suppliers to support day-to-day purchasing activities
  • Process, track, and follow up on purchase orders
  • Participate in resolving purchasing and administrative issues
  • Assist the Purchasing Supervisor with the creation and distribution of supplier forecasts at appropriate intervals
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date filing of purchase orders, quotes, reports, and other office functions
  • Bring forward options for alternative suppliers and products
  • Perform stock counts and inventory level checks as required
  • Follow safety measures and best practices
  • Participate in other assigned projects

Requirements

  • Minimum High School Diploma or GED
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Diploma in Business administration an asset
  • Knowledge of ERP systems an asset
  • Knowledge/training in Lean manufacturing an asset
  • Excellent communication, organizational and telephone skills
  • Ability to work co-operatively with a variety of employees and as a member of a team
  • Ability to work independently as an enthusiastic, dedicated self starter, and to meet goals in a timely manner
  • Good time management
  • High level of integrity and work ethic
  • Attention to detail
  • Good judgement
  • Ownership
  • Resourceful
  • Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands
  • Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
  • Production/Warehouse exposure is required in small increments of time where exposure to dust, noise, fumes and oils is possible
  • Work is performed in environments which require the use of Personal Protective Equipment
  • Lifting or moving up to 30lbs may be required

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunity to work with an ambitious, growth-oriented team driven to continuously improve

Job title

Job type

Contract

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Tech skills

ERP

Location requirements

OnsiteLangbankCanada

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