A successful Purchasing and Inventory Specialist will execute the procurement aspects of all Geo Canada. The incumbent establishes and maintains good working relationships with all suppliers of both materials and freight services. This position takes the lead role to manage the inventory of predetermined distribution and fabricated products at our Canadian locations. Critical interfaces for success include working closely with Customer Service groups, Sales groups, Plant Manager, and Shipping groups to ensure both internal and external customers are serviced according to accepted standards.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Management:
Manage inventory levels in all Canadian locations for stock materials, including C&A;/CGSB, & Geomembranes
Establish, monitor, and maintain min/max levels for all stock materials
Conduct semi-annual review of min/max levels with Supply Chain Manager and Regional Managers
Replenish inventories at remote locations as required.
Review and approve all Mill Certificates as required from our vendors.
Maintain a permanent file for all Mill Certificates.
Actively participates in regular inventory counts and investigates discrepancies as required.
Purchasing:
Ensure all users are trained and aware of purchasing and inventory established procedures
Coach users on use of purchasing procedures
Receive and review all Purchase Requisitions.
Enter level purchase orders into Syspro print and distribute accordingly.
Ensure purchase orders are filled according to established procedures.
Negotiate best value pricing with selected suppliers.
Coordinate transport of materials from origin to destination.
Maintain a Purchase Order Log Book.




Ensure all manual purchase orders are logged to assigned users.
Responsible to calculate all landed costs requests and providing product availability information to internal customers.
Investigate NCRs relating to supplier issues.
Work closely with Buyer and provide back-up for Buyer position.
Actively participate in and support Supply Chain Council strategic sourcing initiatives.
Lead specific strategic sourcing initiatives as required by Supply Chain Council.
Acts as back up for Supply Chain Manager for short durations.
Education & Experience
Post-secondary education in Business and/or certificate in Purchasing or enrolment in PMAC program alternative.
Three (3) years purchasing and inventory control experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Core Competencies
Works to achieve desired outcomes.
Assists and serves others to meet their needs.
Focuses on discovering those needs and the way to best meet them. Develops and uses effective strategies and interpersonal styles to influence and guide others towards the accomplishment of identified objectives and goals.
Minimum Qualifications
Driven, self-starter with superb interpersonal skills.
Independent but able to work well within a team setting.
High degree of competence in written and oral communication.
Strong negotiating skills with the ability to attain a ‘win-win’ outcome.
Ability to gain cooperation of others i.e. persuasion skills
Sound analytical skills regarding inventory management.
Sound knowledge of purchasing procedures, transportation requirements, and inventory management.
Working Conditions
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 PURCHASING AND INVENTORY SPECIALIST (Alberta)
🏢 Layfield Group
📍 Alberta