Buyer (Portage la Prairie, MB, CAN)

Summary

The Procurement Buyer will deliver on all aspects of the purchase transaction including proper vendor selection, sourcing accurate and prompt transaction processing as well as problem resolution for select procurement activities. This individual will also resolve transactional vendor quality complaints and measures key supplier performance metrics around pricing, delivery and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all proper vendor selection, accurate and prompt transaction processing, and problem resolution for production materials and ingredients.
• Review daily ingredient usages, inventory reconciliation,
• Maintains files and records of materials, services, prices, inventories, and deliveries.
• Responsible for all aspects of the purchase transaction including conversion of requisitions to PO, expediting of critical purchases, managing approved vendor lists and ensuring pricing accuracy.
• Resolves transactional vendor quality complaints
• Invoice and outstanding vendor invoice reconciliations (APx and RNV).
• Works with A/P and master data management teams to ensure vendor data is up to date and accurate.
• Provides training and support for suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding use of ERP systems and procurement work flows to expedite purchasing of goods and services.

Typical Education

Relevant Experience

1+ years related experience and/or training

Other Information

• Knowledge of Purchasing, Planning, Inventory &/or warehousing
• Good written communication skills
• MS Office