Job Description

Company: Finning Canada

Number of Openings: 2

Worker Type: Permanent

Position Overview: Responsible for procuring goods/services and sourcing and expediting duties in a fast-paced environment. Manage end-to-end Procurement functions (including sourcing, buying, PO management, expediting) to improve lead times and reduce costs/down-time for Finning and its customers through effective use of ERP systems, processes, and people.

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• Procure goods/services from preferred suppliers to fulfill customer demand as well as business needs (Indirect and Direct spend)
• Expedite emergency orders to achieve the highest reasonable level of service appropriate to the need, while considering vendor cut-off times, transportation alternatives, in-transit times, freight rates and vendor policies
• Follow-up with internal customers and vendors regarding delays, errors, pricing, or quality issues.
• Support branches and departments to improve knowledge, understanding of processes and procedures in alignment with Procurement policies.
• Support Buyer IIIs with day-to-day functions
• Provide back-up support for other team members during vacation, business travel, or high-volume periods
• Responsible for consistent adherence to Procurement processes throughout
• Represent the company in a professional and ethical manner and maintain effective relationships with internal departments, staff, and our vendors, while maintaining proper confidentiality
• Some travel may be required, dependent on role

Specific Skills & Experience:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, and the ability to set priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent Team player and will possess great organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic, both in-person and virtually
• Customer Focus driven
• Problem solving \xe2\x80\x93 Identifying problems and providing solutions to them
• Attention to Detail \xe2\x80\x93 Working in a conscientious, consistent, and thorough manner
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and provide the necessary support
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
• Experience with various ERP systems, such as CODA/DBS, Infor, Rentalman, Sage and SAP Ariba are an asset
• Thorough knowledge of Buying and Expediting activities in end-to-end supply chain management
• Experience with the heavy equipment, automotive, mining, parts, or power systems industry would be preferred
• The successful candidate will have post-secondary education \xe2\x80\x93 Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business, or equivalent experience in a related field
• Experience or exposure to Transportation and Logistics, Warehousing and Distribution, Contracts Management, Sourcing and Category Management, Master Data Management would be an asset

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We are committed to diversity at Finning, to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and as an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Finning does not discriminate against applicants based on genders, races, national and ethnic origins, religions, ages, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.