Position Title: Senior Buyer
Department: Operations
Division: AGI Westeel
Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 4,200 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world. Our mission is to supply the world’s food infrastructure, and in the process, enrich the lives of our employees, customers, and shareholders, and the communities of which we are a part.

The Opportunity

The Senior Buyer will ensure that all necessary materials (inventory & non-inventory) and services are effectively managed to accommodate the production plan and plant needs.

The Team

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role will closely work with the purchasing team

Responsibilities

• Purchase and coordinate raw material and outside material/services to support the production plan.
• Determine purchasing requirements and obtain necessary quotes as required.
• Check requisition orders, contact suppliers, obtain quotes, examine bids, and make contract awards.
• Evaluate vendor performance on an on-going basis.
• Continually identify and propose new supply sources/opportunities.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing, customer service and engineering departments to maximize best value for the company.
• As required, monitor the cost, schedule and scope aspects of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality and quantity at best value.
• Work closely with the production team to provide updates on purchasing activities and speak to purchasing measures of performance.
• Ensure compliance with all purchasing procedures per ISO.
• Maintain all necessary files as required.
• Provide back-up and assistance to other members of the Supply Chain Management team

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education, with a relevant post-secondary education an asset.
• PMAC (CPP) designation as asset.
• 3+ years of related purchasing experience.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once while working under tight deadlines is essential
• Ability to take initiative
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office suite of products

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.