06 Sep
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Finning International
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Edmonton
06 Sep
Finning International
Edmonton
Finning Canada Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Permanent Position Overview: Finning Canada is looking for a permanent, full-time Strategic Buyer II to join our team in either Edmonton or Calgary. In this role, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities, including strategic sourcing, purchasing, purchase order management, and expediting, to ensure the timely delivery of goods and services in a dynamic, fast-paced setting. As a key partner to the business, you will help support operational reliability by optimizing supplier performance, improving lead times, identifying cost‑saving opportunities, and driving procurement excellence through effective use of ERP systems, standardized processes, and strong cross-functional collaboration.
If you are a proactive procurement professional who enjoys building supplier relationships, solving complex challenges, and delivering business value. Procure goods/services from preferred suppliers to fulfill customer demand as well as business needs (Indirect and Direct spend) Expedite emergency orders to achieve the highest reasonable level of service appropriate to the need, while considering vendor cut-off times, transportation alternatives, in‑transit times, freight rates and vendor policies Follow‑up with internal customers and vendors regarding delays, errors, pricing, or quality issues. Support branches and departments to improve knowledge, understanding of processes and procedures in alignment with Procurement policies.
Provide back‑up support for other team members during vacation, business travel, or high‑volume periods.
Responsible for consistent adherence to Procurement processes throughout Some travel may be required, dependent on role. SCMP designation or diploma, Business or equivalent experience in a related field an asset Preferred 2 years of procurement experience with a focus on strategic buying.
Experience with spend analytics tools and/or e‑procurement Positive, “can‑do” attitude and customer focused approach, able to deal with challenging situations with integrity, empathy and passion. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.
Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. Finning is the world’s largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrival‑led service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications.
Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world‑wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Finning International
Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT.
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