Job Description

Swift Current, SK, Canada

Position Title: Purchasing Agent
Department: Purchasing
Division: AGI Swift Current
Location: 201 Industrial Drive, Swift Current, SK S9H 5R4

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 4,200 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

AGI Swift Current manufactures 5 different agriculture product lines. Batco conveyors, AGI Post Pounders, AGI Grain Vacs, GrainMax Augers, and Storm Seed Treaters. Join our team and thrive in a stable and supportive environment that offers career development and upward mobility.

The Opportunity
We are actively seeking a Purchasing Agent to join our Purchasing team at AGI Swift Current, a division of AGI. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring that we have the right product in the right place at the right time to support production and minimize costs. This role is very cross-functional as you will work closely with the Sales, Production, Engineering and Accounting departments.

The Team
We are currently a dynamic team of 3 from varied backgrounds. We collaborate closely with each other as well as the entire AGI Swift Current Leadership Team. The Purchasing Agent will report directly to the Purchasing Manager.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Agent will require to complete the following but not limited to:

• Support the implementation of cost reduction initiatives
• Information processing
• Negotiate price reductions with suppliers
• Ensure suppliers remain compliant to commitments
• Support the application of contractual remedies against material breaches (claims)
• Identify supply chain risks and develop strategy to minimize impacts
• Develop new sources of supply and establish strategic alliances
• Establish and maintain networks internally and externally
• Support the business unit with appropriate sourcing strategies

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel & Outlook) is mandatory
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivated and driven
• Able to exercise good judgement and make necessary decisions

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

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