Purchasing Specialist - Indian Head, Canada - Vale Industries

Vale Industries

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Indian Head, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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POSITION OVERVIEW

POSITION TITLE Purchasing Specialist
DEPARTMENT Corporate

REPORTS TO COO
VERSION AND DATE V1140923

TERM TYPE Permanent Full-Time
LOCATION Indian Head, SK

**About VALE: **Vale Industries Ltd is a manufacturer of engineered products and equipment for the agricultural, aggregate, mining, and
related sectors. With roots in steel manufacturing going back 30 years, Vale knows how to deliver solid solutions and
exceptional value for our customers. Our management team has over 100 years of practical, hands-on experience in
engineering, manufacturing, and business management, focused on leading Vale's next phase of strategic growth. At
Vale, we uphold a high standard of quality, integrity, and safety to demonstrate our commitment to our employees,
customers, suppliers, and community.

**Job Summary: **Are you a detail junkie with brain for complex systems? Are you detail and deadline oriented? Do you love to negotiate and
find win-win strategic solutions with your suppliers? Do you love a fast-paced environment with lots of opportunity to learn
new things? Are you looking for a long-term career? If so, this position could be for you

Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitor and forecast parts, materials, and inventory levels
Negotiate prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates
Build a strong relationship with the suppliers and transportation companies
Maintain records of items bought, costs, deliveries, product quality, and inventories
Work with Manufacturing Manager, Production Planning and Production Foremen on procuring parts in a

according to the production schedule

Maintain purchasing schedule
Issue Purchase Orders based on demand requirements
Maintain noninventory purchase requests
Intermediate to expert level Excel skills
Be detail and deadline oriented
Able to work independently and in a manufacturing environment
Negotiate contracts with suppliers
Inventory management which includes physical inventory adjustments, inventory transfers, and shop inventory

counts

Other duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications:

Purchasing Specific Education would be considered a Valuable Asset
Office Education or Business Degree***Lean Training or Experience

Production Related Experience or Training
**
Knowledge Areas and Experience:

5+ years' experience in a steel manufacturing specific purchasing role
Possess well developed oral and written communication skills
Capable of scheduling, planning, and executing multiple tasks under pressure
Microsoft Office proficiency word and excel minimum intermediate level required
Mechanical inclination
Must be team player
Previous experience with a manufacturing ERP program such as Global Shop an asset
Process minded and quick thinking
Must be selfstarter
Excellent problemsolving abilities

**What Vale Offers: - Meaningful work with a team of motivated individuals at a growing manufacturing company