Junior Purchaser

Braber Equipment,sister company of BE Power Equipment is a well-established manufacturer, distributer and wholesaler of agricultural equipment and parts. Headquartered in Abbotsford, BC, our third generation, family owned business is focused on designing quality products and delivering exceptional service.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Group medical and dental benefits including Employee and family assistance program
• Healthy work life balance
• Employee discount program
• Training and development opportunities
• Modern, well-equipped work environment with excellent staff facilities
• Excellent and collaborative team/work environment

Braber Equipment , a well-established Canadian manufacturer, distributer and wholesaler of agricultural equipment and parts, is seeking an experienced Junior Purchaser to join our team.

The successful candidate is someone who has a strong background in supply chain management, contract negotiation, vendor management, and inventory control. If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for supply chain management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets
• Oversee inventory levels and set the open-to-buy plan
• Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
• Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization
• Negotiate and improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing procurement best practice tools and methods
• Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships and prepare supplier performance report cards
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly purchasing reports to analyze performance and make improvements
• Other duties, as required

• Proven work experience as a Purchaser
• Familiar with ERP and MRP systems, preferable Syspro
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy and strong analytical skills
• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Works independently and with a team
• Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliers
• Effective problem solving
• Demonstrated commitment to professional and personal development
• Effective team player with strong communication and collaboration skills
• Thrives on challenges and embraces opportunities to learn and grow
• Comfortable and confident communicating by phone

• Relevant business degree preferred; CPIM or CIPS or similar qualification is beneficial.
• 1 - 2 years’ experience or working in purchasing team within a manufacturing environment

We thank all applicants; however, only those considered qualified will be contacted for an interview.

The pay range for this role is:

55,000 - 70,000 CAD per year (Braber Ltd - BC)