Buyer - Temporary

Company:Finning Canada

Number of Openings:1

Worker Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)

Position Overview:Responsible for a variety of CAT parts ordering, sourcing, and data maintenance activities ensuring efficient and effective sourcing of CAT goods. This role includes managing procurement records, ensuring compliance with procurement and order management policies, and ensuring accurate ,cost effective, and timely sourcing decisions that are company and customer centric delivering the best reasonable outcome.

Job Description:

• Order product from  CAT to fulfill customer delivery requirement making optimized sourcing decisions  by also evaluating internal inventory availability to ensure working capital is optimized while also taking into consideration lead time requirements. .Directly collaborating with branch stakeholders to recommend optimized stocking decisions while also understanding pertinent customer requirements and urgency. 
• Reporting, Data Integrity:
• Generate and distribute procurement reports to management, highlighting key metrics and trends. Follow-up with internal customers regarding delays, errors, and quality issues related to their orders.  Recognize and investigate problems with the inventory (i.e. inefficient processes or system settings/parameters), make recommendations to rectify.
• Record cleanup: Regularly review and clean up Infor, PartViz, etc.. records to ensure data accuracy and integrity. Enter and update data in the company's ERP system as required. 
• Execute tasks assigned via the supply chain ticketing tool in a prompt, professional and accurate manner. 
• Support branches and Finning departments to improve knowledge, understanding of parts procedures and performance to improve overall supply chain effectiveness  
• Collaborate with Inventory Planners, Supervisors, Supply Chain group, Branches and cross-functional groups within company to identify and mitigate the issues proactively, performance drivers and limitations, develop solutions and continuously improve the performance of our supply chain. Provide backup to other buyers/roles during vacation, travel, or high volume periods 
   

Specific Skills:

•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills and the ability to set priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent team player and will possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Customer focus
• Problem Solving - Identifying problems and the solutions to them.
• Attention to Detail - Working in a conscientious, consistent and thorough manner.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and provide necessary support
• Going the extra mile to get the job done
   

Knowledge:

• Proficient in MS Office applications, advanced level in excel and internal systems.
•  Understands and adheres to Finning policies and procedures, including safety.
• Thorough knowledge of Buying and Expediting activities
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of broad or deep experiences in end-to-end supply chain management within heavy equipment, automotive, utilities, mining, parts or retail industry would be preferred; Practical experience and theoretical knowledge in Sales & Operations Planning (forecasting), inventory management and procurement operations is required to optimize parts supply chain
• Knowledge and awareness of functional interdependencies•    

Education & Experience:

• Experience in service, or parts, Cat product knowledge; Experience in Finning Parts Department roles, including warehouse, front counter and inventory control will be of significant value
• The successful candidate will have a post-secondary education -  Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business or equivalent experience in a related field
• Experience with Lawson system/MRP is an asset
• Experience or exposure to Transportation and Logistics, Warehousing and Distribution, Contracts Management, Sourcing and Category Management, Master Data Management would be an asset

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.