Job description
Northern Metalic Sales is a Canadian Independent Wholesale Industrial Distributor based in Grande Prairie, AB with operations across Alberta & BC.
Northern Metalic Sales is part of a larger, diverse group of companies with interests in wholesale distribution, oilfield service & supply, lubricants distribution, land and real estate development, rail construction & transload, and finance.
Overview:
We are currently seeking an individual to fill the position of Purchaser at our Hinton, Alberta location.
Specific Responsibilities include:
As a Purchaser, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Analyzes product requirements and place orders as needed to meet customer requirements considering inventory parameters, lead times, and vendor specifics. Expedites orders as necessary.
- Work closely with suppliers and customer service team to build relationships and resolve issues.
- Drive operational excellence and best practices.
- Review open orders, back-order, and lost sales reports for timely adjustment of inventory.
- Purchasing and sourcing of product to meet customer requirements in a timely and efficient manner
- Assistance with marketing initiatives
Qualifications
- Comfortable working with the public
- Able to work well without direct supervision
- Have excellent communication/negotiation skills
- Fluent knowledge of Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)
- Previous Industry knowledge would be helpful
- Team members are required to assist in all other areas of the branch. Cross training in these areas is expected
- Purchasing experience: 2 years (preferred)
Education, Skills and Experience Requirements:
- Post-secondary education considered an asset
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Words and Outlook)
- Sound knowledge of industrial products an asset
- Organized, self-motivated team player, able to work under pressure
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Store discount
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Job Type: Full-time
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hinton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)