Purchasing Analyst/Expeditor

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Located in Emerald Park, Saskatchewan, just east of Regina, SeedMaster is a company that was founded on innovation.

Our focus is simple. Unbeatable precision and rugged reliability from tank to shank. That’s our philosophy. But we also understand the underlying drive behind farming—profitability without sacrificing sustainability.

Our vision is to lead the agriculture industry by producing innovative, reliable and precise seeding solutions that bolster farm success and sustainability.

SeedMaster is seeking an innovative, forward thinking and results-oriented individual to join our procurement team as the Purchasing Analysty/Expeditor,reporting to the Supply Chain Manager.

In this role you will be responsible for procurement of various goods and services required for the manufacturing of SeedMaster products within established standards following corporate purchasing policies. The P.A works on getting the right product at the right time at the right place for the right price.

Key accountabilities include:

• Perform the expediting role of following up on all current Purchase Orders
• Review planned purchase orders (PO) and place PO’s where required
• Generate open/backorder reports and follow up with vendors regarding expected time of arrival
• Receive purchase orders into the ERP system if needed
• Setup cycle counts and coordinate removal of obsolete inventory
• Research and meet potential source of supply and send request for quotation
• Document and update the ERP system with revised pricing and/or lead time
• Request and coordinate sending Return Merchandise Authorization to vendors
• Authorizes purchases within predetermined dollar amounts
• Liaise with internal teams and vendors to meet production and sales requirements
• Prepare inventory reports and perform other duties as assigned
• Provide suggestions and innovative ways to improve productivity and efficiency

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of previous purchasing or inventory management experience
• Knowledge and understanding of purchasing methods and principles
• A diploma in Administration. Supply Management Diploma from Supply Chain Canada (formerly Supply Management Association of Canada) or equivalent will be preferred
• Considerable level of expertise in oral and written communication
• MS Office with advanced excel required. ERP software experience will be considered an asset. Comfortable and efficient in all aspects of Excel
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as a team

Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package, including health & dental, life insurance and a company match RRSP plan is part of a competitive compensation package.

Applications will be reviewed as of April 8, 2022, but this position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Emerald Park, SK S4L 1C6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• purchasing: 2 years (required)

Application deadline: 2022-04-08