Job Description

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Mill Stores-Purchaser- 18 Month Term

Slave Lake, AB

We're looking for a

skilled purchaser

for a

term position up to 18 months

to join our

Athabasca Oriented Strand Board

(OSB) division, located in

Slave Lake, Alberta.

This state-of-the-art facility has the

longest continuous press in North America

, giving us the ability to manufacture a broad range of innovative forest products for customers around the world.



You're a

purchasing professional

who has achieved (or are working towards) your

SCMP, CSCP, CPIM or equivalent

designation. Your experience in a

manufacturing environment

means you understand the importance of

safety,

and how critical it is to maintain inventory levels and operating supplies. You've honed your

communication, problem solving and negotiation skills

, and have a can-do attitude. Bonus if you know your way around

JDE.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:


Achieved, or actively working towards, your

SCMP, CSCP, CPIM or equivalent

designation.

Experience purchasing

within a

manufacturing

environment. Experience with

Bill of Materials.

Forklift

certification and

experience operating a forklift

, an asset.

Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

A willingness to utilize your

can-do attitude

and

teamwork

mentality to get the job done. Experience using

JDE

, an asset.




We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge come in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.



In this role you will:

Work collaboratively

across your team and with other departments. Use your

problem-solving skills to support troubleshooting

and to look for and propose new ideas to

streamline processes

and fine-tune equipment. Lead with your

unwavering commitment to safety

to keep yourself, our operators and other employees safe. Use your

organization and planning skills

to keep on top of your work. Provide valuable

internal customer service

to assist your colleagues with

store procedures and parts locating.

Work closely within the purchasing department to

manage inventory levels

. Keep the

stores area clean and organized.

Use mobile equipment such as

forklifts and pallet jacks

to physically

ship, receive, and store inventory, including lubricants.

Apply your

creativity and innovative thinking

to

improve efficiency

through process improvements




So, what's in it for you?


You'll take on an

exciting challenge

with

supportive team

members. You'll earn a

competitive salary

based on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 per year. You'll earn an additional

northern allowance

on top of your base pay. You'll be eligible to participate in

Tolko's bonus program.

Competitive benefits

and a

retirement plan

come standard, so you don't have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future. You may also be

eligible for relocation support

including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work. Continued

professional development

through on the job and classroom training and

reimbursement of tuition

and membership fees.

A positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.



We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here! Apply today at www.tolko.com/careers.




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About Slave Lake



Our Athabasca Division is located two and a half hours northwest of Edmonton, Alberta, close to the town of Slave Lake. Slave Lake is home to over 6,000 people. It's an active community boasting two ball facilities, a multi-recreation centre, aquatic centre, and over 40 acres of parks and open space to explore. We honor that the town is situated on the traditional lands of Sawridge First Nation within Treaty 8 territory. Watch this video to learn more about the community and find out why life is better here.




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