Summary

Väderstad is looking for people who share our passion for farming. Our employees are the most important resource we have in achieving our goals. We provide great career opportunities for the right candidates in a rapidly evolving workplace with locations in ag markets across North America. Vaderstad is an equal opportunity employer, that values and respects diversity in its workforce. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business needs. 

Väderstad is seeking a Buyer to join our Purchasing team on a 12–14 month contract to provide maternity leave coverage. This role will support the coordination, organization, purchasing, documentation, and delivery of raw materials and products to Vaderstad Industries. Reporting to the Senior Buyer, the successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and suppliers to support day-to-day purchasing activities.

Why Work with Us?

• Vaderstad offers a competitive compensation package
• Flexible work environment
• Vaderstad provides you the opportunity to work with an ambitious, growth-oriented team that is driven to continuously improve.

Education/Experience

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Diploma in Business administration an asset
• Knowledge of ERP systems an asset
• Knowledge/training in Lean manufacturing an asset

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication, organizational and telephone skills
• Ability to work co-operatively with a variety of employees and as a member of a team
• Ability to work independently as an enthusiastic, dedicated self starter, and to meet goals in a timely manner
• Good time management
• Hight level of integrity and work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Good judgement
• Ownership
• Resourceful

Accountabilities

• Perform the processing, tracking and follow up of purchase orders 
• Participate in resolving Purchasing and administrative issues as needed 
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team 
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing 
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands 
• Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment 
• Ability to multi-task 
• Assist the Purchasing Supervisor with the creation and distribution of forecasts to Suppliers at appropriate intervals 
• Maintain accurate, up to date, filing of POs, quotes, reports and other office functions 
• Bring forward options for alternative suppliers and products 
• Perform stock counts/inventory level checks as required 
• Be dedicated to safety measures and best practices 
• Participate in other projects on an assigned basis 

Work Conditions

• Primarily a typical office working environment 
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals 
• Production/Warehouse exposure is required in small increments of time where exposure to dust, noise, fumes and oils is possible 
• Work is performed in environments which require the use of Personal Protective Equipment
• Lifting or moving up to 30lbs may be required
• Low to moderate stress environment as work deadlines are reached

Vaderstad is an equal opportunity employer, that values and respects diversity in its workforce. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.