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The Opportunity

Responsible for purchasing parts and materials for production, sales and inventory. Work with vendors monitor KPIs and build and execute performance improvement plans where needed. Provide input on opportunities to improve product flow, consolidate buying needs and reduce acquisition costs.

The Role

• Monitor and participate in Health and Safety programs
• Process and execute purchasing activities as requested for all areas of distribution, production and stock levels.
• Adhere to company purchasing policies, procedures and approval processes.
• Work with suppliers to maintain effective relationships and ensure on-time delivery of product, communicating any delivery changes to partners and updating orders accordingly.
• Track and communicate details pertaining to shipping, delivery, delays and order status.
• Produce KPI, metric and performance reports as necessary.
• Additional tasks and duties as required.

The Candidate

Education:  High School; College or Trade or Certifications. Post-Secondary certification and/or SCMP designation is considered an asset.

Work Experience: 3-5 years experience in Supply Chain or Operations procurement environment required.

Knowledge:  Excellent communication skills, MS Office, working knowledge of ERP systems and mathematical reasoning skills required. Continuous improvement experience is an asset. Experience with Materials Resource Planning considered an asset.

The Company 

Our BIG goal is to be the most trusted supplier of industrial process equipment in Western Canada – and we believe that we have the best people, manufacturing partners, products, and capabilities to get us there! We aim to live each day by our Tundra/Wajax Core Values of 'Learning Matters', 'Safety, No Shortcuts', 'Teamwork, and 'Give Back'.

Tundra offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional perks. 

Highlights include:

• Competitive health and dental benefits with 100% employer paid premiums (no waiting period for eligibility).
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with 3.5% of total compensation matched by employer (no waiting period for eligibility).
• Health Spending Account.
• Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
• Exclusive discounts through Wajax with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, group mortgage rates, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
• Philanthropic focus in the communities with charities such as Kids Cancer Care Foundation, The Ride to Conquer Cancer, and Canadian Blood Services.
• Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program.

\\ Together we get more done.