Worker Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Position Overview: Role: Equipment Buyer (6-Month Contract) Location: Edmonton or Calgary, AB Employment Type: Full-Time; Temporary (6 Months) with a Potential for Extension We are currently seeking a highly organized and proactive Equipment Buyer to join our Supply Chain team on a temporary basis. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with Caterpillar, suppliers, and internal stakeholders while managing the procurement and availability of equipment, power systems, and attachments across our business. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex supply chain challenges, and have a passion for procurement and inventory management, we'd love to hear from you.

Equipment

Procurement & Purchase Order Management Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including ordering and expediting equipment from Caterpillar and non-Caterpillar suppliers. Create and manage purchase orders to support demand and inventory requirements. Maintain accurate procurement records, tracking systems, and item master data. Support equipment, power systems, and attachment availability while optimizing inventory performance.

Product Configuration Management

Build and maintain standard equipment configurations, pricing structures, and compatibility requirements. Partner with Industry Representatives to ensure configurations align with product updates and customer needs. Collaborate with IT and quoting tool teams to maintain accurate system data and configurations.

Supply Chain

Collaboration & Customer Support Work closely with branches, suppliers, inventory planners, transportation teams,



and fulfillment groups to resolve issues and improve equipment availability. Investigate inventory and process challenges and recommend improvements to enhance supply chain performance. Support internal stakeholders by providing guidance on procurement processes and equipment ordering procedures.

Proactively identify risks and coordinate solutions across multiple departments. Maintain procurement procedures and supporting documentation. Provide support to other buyers and supply chain teams during peak periods and absences.

Promote continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, service levels, and customer satisfaction. Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline. 3 to 7 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory management, supply chain operations, or a related field.

Experience within heavy equipment, automotive, mining, utilities, manufacturing, distribution, retail, or a similar industry is considered an asset. Knowledge of transportation, logistics, warehousing, sourcing, contracts management, or master data management is advantageous. Strong understanding of procurement, purchasing, and expediting processes.

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Excel skills and proficiency with business systems. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Customer-focused mindset with a collaborative approach to teamwork. Gain valuable experience supporting a complex supply chain operation.

Chance to contribute to high-impact procurement initiatives and process improvements. Potential for contract extension based on business needs. Join Finning and help ensure the right equipment is available at the right time to support our customers' success.

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 unrivalled 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

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📌 Contract & Procurement Coordinator F/H (Calgary)
🏢 Finning International
📍 Calgary