Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

About Us: Wolfe Heavy Equipment manufactures premium equipment for under ground infrastructure installation. We engineer and manufacture equipment from Plow’s to Trenchers that install renewable energy - power transmission lines, water drainage lines, and equipment for the oil and gas sectors.

We value passionate and highly motivated team members who want to make a difference. We pride ourselves on our culture of working as a team to find innovative solutions, relentlessly pursuing excellence, and taking on challenging assignments.

At Wolfe, our goal is to be an industry leader, and help our customers realize increased value through our products and services. We aim to serve our customers with passion and pride. We are growing our business and are looking for team members who desire to join in this challenge. If you are a passionate about the future and have the drive to succeed, send us your resume.

We look forward to growing with you!

Role Purpose: Wolfe's Buyers drive tactical procurement excellence, managing purchase orders from demand through delivery while optimizing costs and supplier performance. They maintain precise inventory control through strategic supplier collaboration and ensure materials meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements. Leveraging strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills, they orchestrate efficient material flow to support seamless operations and maintain optimal stock levels.

Reports To: Supply Chain Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and send purchase orders based on requirements in ERP system or upon request.
• Manage purchase orders from demand to delivery of goods to inventory or projects
• Negotiate cost savings
• Source new vendors and complete cost comparisons for purchased components.
• Provide regular updates to project teams on status of deliveries, backorders etc. and expedite orders as required.
• Track shipments and verify receipts of shipments as required.
• Update delivery dates on orders as required
• Complete inventory spot checks as needed
• Order spare parts as needed.
• Complete vendor returns as needed.
• Maintain organized work area according to policies, procedures and safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies and Behaviours:

Displays excellence in daily work

• Detail oriented, eye for quality
• Clean and organized

Positive and engaged

• Must be motivated and have a team-oriented attitude
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Coachable

• Must be willing to learn, grow and develop
• Receive constructive feedback

Generates great ideas, opportunities for CI

• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Goes above and beyond

Works to high standards

• Works with quality in mind to ensure customers are satisfied
• Takes responsibility and accountability

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous experience in a purchasing/buying role
• Must have exceptional time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with customers and vendors.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Please Note: This position does not support remote work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Experience:

• purchasing/buying: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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