Maintenance Purchaser

Job Responsibility: Get to know Sleeman Breweries At Sleeman Breweries, our people make us exceptional. We're a company founded by entrepreneurs, and that spirit is alive and thriving today. If you want to make your mark, this is the place for you - and we want to work with you! While we're Canada's third-largest brewer, we're also a place where you can get to know everyone's name and they'll get to know yours. People here care about what they do and the people they work with. Our commitment to our people and our values are clear. In 2023, we were named one of Canada's Best Employers (Forbes Magazine) and one of Canada's Greenest Employers. What you'll get To attract top-tier talent, we offer top-tier benefits:

• Compensation that's a step ahead
• RRSP matching program to help you save for retirement
• A commitment to work-life balance and flexible work arrangements when appropriate for the role
• Benefits coverage for partners and kids
• Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers
• Employee beer credit
• Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees
• Employee and family assistance program
• Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites

What you'll do - The opportunity Position: Maintenance Purchaser Location: Guelph, Ontario Level: Individual Contributor Hiring Range: 58100 to 72600 Description: Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Purchaser will plan, organize, direct, control, evaluate and perform the maintenance purchasing activities for the plant to satisfy internal customer requirements. They will manage maintenance expenses within an associated budget and control maintenance spare parts inventories / third party repairs. Responsibilities:

• Plan and prioritize purchase orders according to budget and urgency within Oracle & CMMS
• Invite tenders and negotiate annual maintenance contracts; periodically perform larger market analysis to ensure services are provided at the most efficient costs
• Manage maintenance spare parts within CMMS and maintain inventory quantities as required (ex. Min/Max)
• Perform recurring physical spare part inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies
• Provide recommendations regarding national purchasing policies and procedures including quality control measures
• Give input to the maintenance expense budget file and manage expenses within established parameters
• Pull monthly reports on consumption and value for spare parts
• Support maintenance planner duties during their absence
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements:

• 19+ years of age
• Post secondary education with a focus on business, inventory management, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Computer skills with ability to use Microsoft Office software; excel at an intermediate level
• Experience with managing Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS)
• Experience in maintenance planning and inventory management considered an asset
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation or working towards considered an asset
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to demonstrate values compatible with the organization

Work Conditions:

• Occasional travel may be required
• Flexibility to respond to issues outside of working hours
• Spends approximately 30% of time working in a production facility and remainder of time in an office environment
• Must wear proper PPE to mitigate hazards present in production area

Think you have what we need, but your credentials don't perfectly line up? You should apply! We know that folks in some equity-deserving groups miss opportunities if they think their qualifications don't fit. We would love to chat about your skills and experience and see how we might work together. What matters here We like you just the way you are. We believe in creating safe and inclusive spaces for everyone and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee helps us live up to that commitment. You're welcome here no matter your sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion/creed, language, national or ethnic background, Indigenous identity, race, colour, neurodivergence, or disability status. We're an equal-pay employer and believe in opportunity for everyone. Need an accommodation during the application process? Let us know! What we make Our consumers know we create some of the best beers in Canada from our breweries across the country: Sleeman, Okanagan Spring, Unibroue, and Wild Rose. And we're growing into new and innovative spaces with our ready-to-drink SoCIAL LITE line. Get an inside look at what it's like working at Sleeman Breweries by following @lifeatsleeman on Instagram. We think you'll like working here! We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to proceed will be contacted.