Buyer – Maternity Leave Coverage, 12–14 Month Contract

Job summary

The Buyer will coordinate the purchasing, documentation, and delivery of raw materials while working closely with internal teams and suppliers. Responsibilities include processing purchase orders, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with inventory checks and supplier forecasting.

Job details

Summary Väderstad is looking for people who share our passion for farming. Our employees are the most important resource we have in achieving our goals. We provide great career opportunities for the right candidates in a rapidly evolving workplace with locations in ag markets across North America. Vaderstad is an equal opportunity employer, that values and respects diversity in its workforce. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business needs. Väderstad is seeking a Buyer to join our Purchasing team on a 12–14 month contract to provide maternity leave coverage. This role will support the coordination, organization, purchasing, documentation, and delivery of raw materials and products to Vaderstad Industries. Reporting to the Senior Buyer, the successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and suppliers to support day-to-day purchasing activities. Why Work with Us? Vaderstad offers a competitive compensation package Flexible work environment Vaderstad provides you the opportunity to work with an ambitious, growth-oriented team that is driven to continuously improve. Education/Experience Minimum High School Diploma or GED Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Diploma in Business administration an asset Knowledge of ERP systems an asset Knowledge/training in Lean manufacturing an asset Core Competencies Excellent communication, organizational and telephone skills Ability to work co-operatively with a variety of employees and as a member of a team Ability to work independently as an enthusiastic, dedicated self starter, and to meet goals in a timely manner Good time management Hight level of integrity and work ethic Attention to detail Good judgement Ownership Resourceful Accountabilities Perform the processing, tracking and follow up of purchase orders Participate in resolving Purchasing and administrative issues as needed Ability to work individually as well as part of a team Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment Ability to multi-task Assist the Purchasing Supervisor with the creation and distribution of forecasts to Suppliers at appropriate intervals Maintain accurate, up to date, filing of POs, quotes, reports and other office functions Bring forward options for alternative suppliers and products Perform stock counts/inventory level checks as required Be dedicated to safety measures and best practices Participate in other projects on an assigned basis Work Conditions Primarily a typical office working environment Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals Production/Warehouse exposure is required in small increments of time where exposure to dust, noise, fumes and oils is possible Work is performed in environments which require the use of Personal Protective Equipment Lifting or moving up to 30lbs may be required Low to moderate stress environment as work deadlines are reached Vaderstad is an equal opportunity employer, that values and respects diversity in its workforce. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.

What you’ll do

The Buyer will coordinate the purchasing, documentation, and delivery of raw materials while working closely with internal teams and suppliers. Responsibilities include processing purchase orders, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with inventory checks and supplier forecasting.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience or training in ERP systems and Lean manufacturing are considered assets for this role.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible work environment

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Purchasing
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP systems
• Lean manufacturing
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Inventory management
• Purchase order processing
• Supplier coordination
• Data entry
• Forecasting
• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• Safety compliance
• Resourcefulness
• Self-Starter
• Strong Work Ethic
• Business Administration
• Desktop Computing
• Warehousing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Fine Motor Skills
• Multitasking
• Peripheral Devices
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Telephone Skills
• Time Management
• Coordinating
• Filing
• Prioritization
• Enthusiasm
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Administrative
• Agriculture
• Coverage Analyst
• Buyer (General)
• Buyers
• Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents

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