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AGI Envirotank is a leading manufacturer of above and below ground steel storage tanks for both shop built and field erected applications. We are currently looking for an experienced Purchasing Agent.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Purchasing of all supplies and materials required for the manufacturing of our product.
- Ensuring proper quantities, quality and price of materials.
- Sourcing product and availability to fit our needs while ensuring the best purchasing price.
- Tracing shipments and follow up on goods.
- Creating work orders from drawings while working in an office environment.
- Managing inventory levels and pricing.
- Ensuring inventory is arriving at the required times to meet production needs.
- Negotiating purchasing pricing and terms with suppliers.
- Working with sales and production staff to generate forecasts of inventory requirements based on sales forecasts.
- Expediting orders when required for changes in production schedules.
Skills & Abilities:
- 2-4 years previous purchasing experience.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to problem solve and manage competing requests in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
- Self-directed and organized with the ability to multi-task, follow-up and prioritize to complete assignments on tight deadlines.
Applicants must be permanent Canadian residents and willing to relocate. AGI offers a comprehensive group benefit package and RRSP plan
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
- Not applicable
Type of Purchasing Experience
- Manufacturing and processing equipment
Additional Skills
- Know and use computer hardware and software
Specific Skills
- Review quotations
- Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
- Monitor progress of delivery schedules
- Establish delivery schedules
- Consult with suppliers
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- Excel
- Electronic Mail
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