Purchaser / Buyer

Are you passionate about purchasing, procurement, and building strong business relationships? As a Purchaser / Buyer within our centralized Mining team, you'll be a key partner to several business units, helping ensure essential products and services are sourced efficiently and delivered on time. Working with internal teams, vendors, and corporate purchasing, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your expertise in supply chain and procurement practices. 

Work Location: Acheson, AB. 
Salary: $70,000 to $80,000 per annum. 
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, providing the flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week. 
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week 

What You'll Do  

• Process purchase requisitions, quotations, and purchase orders. 


• Source products and services to support operational requirements. 


• Monitor order status, back orders, and vendor performance. 


• Support invoicing, reconciliations, and purchasing documentation. 


• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory-related records. 


• Assist with inventory planning, forecasting, and cost-saving initiatives. 


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, corporate purchasing, and vendors. 


• Deliver responsive customer service and support continuous improvement efforts. 

What You Bring  

The successful candidate will have a genuine interest in a purchasing and procurement career and 1-3 years of experience with purchasing responsibilities in the heavy equipment industry. Other qualifications include: 

• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation is considered an asset. 


• Familiarity with inventory management systems. 


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. 


• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and customer service skills. 


• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively within standardized policies and procedures. 


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 


• A flexible approach and openness to change, continuous improvement, and different ways of working. 

This position is an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise). 

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices when completing all tasks.   

Pre-Employment 
Candidates may be required to complete: 

• Designation Verification (if applicable) 

This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted. 

At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that values safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect. 

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.