Job Title: Purchaser

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Purchaser to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for purchasing shop materials and parts for heavy-duty equipment. This role includes inventory control, data entry, and coordination of tasks within the shop and equipment department. Candidates should have experience in mechanical or equipment parts positions and possess strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Order, track, and receive parts for the shop (heavy-duty equipment) and fleet.
• Obtain the best prices and availabilities from vendors.
• Create Purchase Orders (POs), receive parts, check order conformity, and validate invoices.
• Pick up parts from vendor locations as required.
• Organize the parts area and propose optimizations based on cost analysis for parts and services.
• Perform monthly inventory checks.
• Ensure the cost on the packing slip matches the PO upon receipt of materials and invoice.
• Return unused and wrong parts to the vendors.
• Assist drivers with car and truck services and repairs at dedicated external shops.
• Coordinate with the Shop Foreman for in-house resources for vehicle maintenance.
• Coordinate with the Equipment Clerk for ICBC claims.
• Approve services and repairs based on vehicle history and budget, and validate invoices.
• Keep track of vehicle services or repairs in our maintenance program.
• Propose optimizations based on cost analysis.
• Operate a wide variety of vehicles to and from repair places or between office locations when required.
• Prepare maintenance budgets and fleet renewal plans with the Equipment Manager.
• Prepare lease/order requests for vehicles.
• Perform various other tasks as required by the Equipment Department.
• Have a strong knowledge of Company Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure that safety procedures in accordance with the company’s Safety Policies are being followed.
• Maintain a high level of safety and liability awareness at all times.

Essential Skills

• Experience in mechanical or equipment parts positions.
• Strong communication skills with clients and the public.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to read and interpret financial data including balance sheets.
• Class 5 driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract.
• Excellent scheduling and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and customer-driven.
• Self-motivated and able to work within a team environment.
• Willingness for continuous learning and advancement of technical knowledge.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Surrey,BC.

À propos d'Actalent:

Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.

La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion

Chez Actalent, la diversité et l’inclusion constituent le pont vers l’équité et la réussite de notre personnel. La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion (DE&I) sont ancrées dans notre culture par :

• L’embauche des talents diversifiés ;
• Le maintien d’un environnement inclusif par une autoréflexion permanente ;
• La mise en place d’une culture de soin, d’engagement, et de reconnaissance par des résultats concrets ;
• L’assurance des opportunités de croissance pour nos gens.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000