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Description

Westmoreland Coal Company, Canada currently has a position available for a permanent, full-time Supervisor in the Purchasing/Warehousing Department at the Estevan Mine. Reporting directly to the Regional Supply Chain Manager, this position is responsible for providing direct leadership to the purchasing and warehouse department.
    
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include a wide range of activities including, but not limited to:
*    Supervise buyers and warehouse employee daily activities.
*    Ensure inventory is counted in accordance to audit controls.
*    Ensure month end closing of inventory is performed in accordance to established procedures and accounting requirements.
*    Prepare outside service contracts as required to support the operation.
*    Promote safety policies, procedures and company Code of Conduct.
*    Monitor vendor invoice charges to ensure accuracy.
*    Review new stock requests for vendor assignment and pricing.
*    Attend management meetings as required.
*    Communicate with company and vendor personnel both verbally and written.
*    Prepare formal bid packages for procurement of parts, outside services, capital expenditures, and leased equipment as required per Purchasing guidelines.
*    Assist warehouse and accounting departmentgs in the verification of orders to resolve any invoice discrepancies.
*    Ensure inernal processes and procedures are followed.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:
*    Experience in purchasing of goods and services.
*    Expertise in inventory controls and inventory management.
*    Problem solving and judgement skills to fulfill the essential duties.
*    Basic knowledge of business functions including the Uniform Commercial Code.
*    Computer skills in integrated software systems and MS Office products.
*    Knowledge of materials and mining equipment and the associated cost is preferred.
*    Good supervisory skills and abilities.
*    Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership and organization skills.