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Strategic Buyer II - FINCA

Finning
15 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Responsible for managing end‑to‑end procurement activities—including sourcing, purchasing, PO management, and expediting—to ensure timely delivery of goods and services in a fast‑paced environment.

This role supports operational uptime by improving lead times, reducing costs, and optimizing supplier performance through effective use of ERP systems, standardized processes, and strong cross‑functional collaboration.

If this sounds like you, please apply today!

Job Description:

  • Procure goods/services from preferred suppliers to fulfill customer demand as well as business needs (Indirect and Direct spend)

  • Expedite emergency orders to achieve the highest reasonable level of service appropriate to the need, while considering vendor cut-off times, transportation alternatives, in-transit times, freight rates and vendor policies

  • Follow-up with internal customers and vendors regarding delays, errors, pricing, or quality issues. 

  • Support branches and departments to improve knowledge, understanding of processes and procedures in alignment with Procurement policies.

  • Support Buyer IIIs with day-to-day functions

  • Provide back-up support for other team members during vacation, business travel, or high-volume periods.

  • Responsible for consistent adherence to Procurement processes throughout

  • Represent the company in a professional and ethical manner and maintain effective relationships with internal departments, staff, and our vendors, while maintaining proper confidentiality

  • Some travel may be required, dependent on role.

Education & Experience:

  • SCMP designation or diploma, Business or equivalent experience in a related field an asset

  • Preferred 2 years of procurement experience with a focus on strategic buying.

  • Experience with spend analytics tools and/or e-procurement

  • Positive, “can-do” attitude and customer focused approach, able to deal with challenging situations with integrity, empathy and passion.

  • Experience with Ariba/Sage/DBS/Lawson system/MRP or equivalent ERP system

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.