Purchaser Jobs

West Fraser’s Edson Forest Products division has an exciting opportunity for the position of Purchaser. This position will work closely with the Maintenance department and reports to our Maintenance Superintendent.

Purchaser

Key Accountabilities

• Unload, receive, and inspect freight to ensure accuracy and quality. Identify and resolve discrepancies as they occur and process claims when necessary
• Other duties as assigned
• Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation
• Maintain records (TDG, MSDS, outgoing freight documents, etc.) and handle packing slips/invoices as required
• Assist in the control of spare parts inventory, including warehousing (labeling, organizing, adding new stock), issues, returns, replenishment, and disposal of stock (obsolescence, surplus)
• Maintain communication and critical relations with maintenance, operations team members, courier companies, and vendors
• Maintain a safe level of inventory of all critical parts in Stores to ensure no downtime due to parts not being on hand when required
• Monitoring and expediting orders (including repairable)
• Use Oracle & Maximo systems to manage and perform maintain inventory functions
• Perform cycle counts on a regular schedule to ensure all parts are counted annually
• Help to identify and solve problems about discrepancies in inventory
• Commitment to working safely and creating a safe workplace
• Prepares purchase orders by reviewing and verifying specifications and price; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives
• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers
• Packing and shipping outgoing freight to minimize damage or leakage of parts

Our Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• Proactive and positive attitude
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• A background in stores or parts warehousing with inventory experience
• Grade 12 diploma
• Able to work under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills
• Desire to learn, grow and succeed

The Following Will Be Considered Strong Assets

• Parts journeyman ticket or enrolled in a purchasing or parts certificate
• Experience working in an industrial computerized environment
• Experience with inventory management systems, including Oracle/Maximo

Our Highly Competitive Compensation Package Includes

• Relocation Allowance
• Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays

Location Summary:

Edson is located 2 hours west of Edmonton and 2 hours east of Jasper National Park. Edson is a growing community of approximately 9,000 permanent residents with a full range of recreational and cultural facilities. People from Edson enjoy outdoor hockey, camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, downhill and cross-country skiing, curling, kayaking, golfing, and various outdoor and indoor activities. With a friendly "small town" atmosphere and great recreational and cultural facilities, you'll be hooked once you get a taste of living in Edson. For more information, visit https://www.edson.ca/

About West Fraser

West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are listed on the TSX, NYSE and recognized for the tenth time as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Our goals are straightforward - leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people, and strength in products.

West Fraser Timber has over 60 locations across Canada, the United States, and Europe. We believe strongly in promoting from within and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that reflect the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment based on race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.

Apply now at www.westfraser.com/jobs and discover more about our current opportunities!

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Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people, and strength in products.

Deadline for Applications: August 4, 2023