Intermediate Buyer

Join a top employer and advance your career. Our client, a leader in their field, has partnered with Aplin to hire an Intermediate Buyer based in Edmonton. This is a 2-month contract position with the possibility to extend or go permanent. The role is in-office in East Edmonton and with a large industrial client.

Responsibilities:

• Order products and authorize payments.
• Manage inventory, including current stock and new deliveries.
• Ensure the accuracy of purchase orders.
• Research possible item selections.
• Search for and negotiate contracts with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Craft purchase order and inventory reports for management.
• Work within the management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders.
• Develop an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Microsoft Dynamics required.
• Experience in an industrial environment preferred.
• Analytical skills and great attention to detail.
• Negotiation skills, ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to perform under stress.
• Purchasing and inventory management skills.
• Knowledge of the industrial sector’s needs.
• Procurement and Microsoft Dynamics experience are required.

Aplin, one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, is an employment agency that finds top talent for exceptional organizations across North America. There are no fees to apply to our jobs or engage with our recruiters to find a new career. Companies hire us to help them grow their teams. Visit our website to learn more: www.aplin.com