Temporary Buyer

Job information Temporary Buyer from the Company Chinook Construction, this latest Temporary Buyer job vacancy is located in the city Hinton, AB. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Procurement field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job description

Bighorn Mining Ltd in Hinton Alberta, Canada is hiring for the following position:

Temporary Buyer Position

Hinton, Alberta based coal mining operation is looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a temporary Buyer. The candidate must be self-motivated, have good communication and good organizational skills.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Obtain quotes and issue Purchase Orders for Mining related materiel.

· Manage vendor relations.

· Assist the procurement function and manage the supply chain activities for incoming goods including expediting of critical items.

· Work closely with Purchasing director in sourcing of materials that provide the best combination of quality, price, and delivery times, consistent with production / project budgets and production timelines.

• Work with internal staff, suppliers and carriers in reconciliation.
• Evaluate material consumption rates and suppliers to determine lead times, appropriate inventory levels as well as economic order quantities relative to those levels.
• Prepare requisitions and purchase orders as necessary.
• Work closely with Warehouse management on part invoice discrepancies.
• Perform regular reviews of key supplier performance and work to improve overall supplier and delivery performance.
• Work with Maintenance Planners to secure parts and expedite logistics.

Minimum Qualifications:

· 2+ years' experience managing performance of at least one direct report.

· Showcase a high level of proficiency in sourcing parts.

• Demonstrate experience working directly with vendors.
• Ability to take the lead on projects and coordinate Purchasing Agent/Expeditor agendas and timelines.
• Computer literate and proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) as well as some experience dealing with database entry (i.e. SAP program) to demonstrate ability to learn new software.
• Internal/external customer service focus with strong interpersonal skills
• Good problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Time management skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to warehouse processes

Job Type: Temporary

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Procurement: 2 years (preferred)
• Purchasing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person