Jr Buyer (4-6 months) Job in Calgary T2h 1Z9, Alberta Canada

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

TITLE:                            BUYER

DEPT.:                              LOGISTICS

REPORTS TO:              PURCHASING MANAGER

STATUS:                            EXEMPT

             

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Buys standard MRP planned items as well as MRO items in support of all departments.  Works under the direction of the Purchasing Manager to support other department’s needs.

 

INTERACTION WITH:  Marketing, Finance, Production, Engineering, Quality, Inside Sales

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.              Execute assigned MRP responsibilities by placement, confirmation and follow-up of Purchase Orders.

2.              Place MRO Purchase Orders in support of all departments, including remote warehouse.  Ensure signature authorizations and general ledger codings are correct.  Reconcile AMEX statement at month end.

3.      Support Outside Processing activities by placing Purchase Orders, Discrete Jobs and posting receipts as required.

4.      Coordinate the trasnportation and delivery of all internationally supplied goods.  Work with suppliers, brokers, freight-forwarders and others to ensure efficient delivery of product.

5.      Other support of departmental needs and personnel as directed by Purchasing Manager.

 

 

RECOMMENDED POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1.              Two (2) years buyer experience.

2.              Good oral and written communication skills.

3.              Computer literate, including Excel and Word.

4.   Manufacturing environment a plus.

 

 

Management reserves the right to change the above description at any time as required.