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Junior Purchaser

Edmonton, AB
Job ID 202578

Company Description

Our client is a storied producer of chemical ingredients and industrial chemistry, which are sold into various operations across the world. A long standing and well-respected facility, in full growth mode. They are looking to bring a budding Purchasing professional to add to their growing Purchasing Department!

Compensation

Strong compensation package, including excellent benefits

Position Description

This is a unique role that will have you interacting with all the departments of the organization from manufacturing to warehousing and even sales. It is a healthy mix of administrative tasks, as well as inventory management, purchasing, logistics, negotiating freight and even some supply chain management.

You’ll be part of a growing manufacturing environment, working closely with the Purchasing Manager. This is the perfect role for a motivated professional who is a self-starter. It is also a role where your input is important and where finding efficiencies in the process will be rewarded.

Qualifications

  • Post-Secondary Education in Commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain Management
  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong computer expertise, specifically using an ERP systems
  • Proficient in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and Teams
  • Knowledge of INCOTERMS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods
  • Strong writing, listening, and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills, with a process improvement mindset considered an asset

Education

Post-Secondary Education in Commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Additional Information

Date Posted: November 1, 2023
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industries: Chemicals – Fine (Non-Petro)
Job Categories: Logistics/Distribution/Warehousing
Manages Others: No
Required Travel: No
Relocation Assistance: No
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Learn More About the Recruiter

Gian Mele

Gian Mele brings something rare to the recruitment table: he has lived on both sides of the industrial marketplace. With over 15 years as a sales and marketing consultant embedded in the food service, manufacturing, and industrial sectors, he spent his career calling on the very organizations he now recruits for — learning the pressures, the language, and the talent needs of engineers, technical sales teams, product managers, and operational leaders from the inside out.

How to Apply

Please click on the “Apply” button located elsewhere on this job posting (preferred) or email your resume to:
gmele@stoakley.com

Existing Vacancy

This is a critical role within the organization and, following the recruitment and selection process, the selected candidate should expect to receive an offer promptly.

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About Stoakley-Stewart Consultants

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. is an Executive Search/Recruiting firm with an impressive domestic presence and strong international reach. We opened our doors in 1977 and have grown to be one of the most successful employment agencies in Canada. We house a team of top-notch consultants, each acting as a subject matter expert in their chosen field. As a result we provide professional recruiting services to clients and candidates in a variety of industries, functions and geographies. This expansive breadth of experience allows us, as a firm, to successfully satisfy all of your hiring/employment needs.  In accordance with Canadian laws, it is the policy of Stoakley-Stewart Consultants to consider all qualified individuals for available positions without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, country of origin, age, disability etc.
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