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Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, Beam Suntory has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Beam Suntory is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

Buyer

What makes this a great opportunity?

Located in Calgary, Alberta, Alberta Distillers Ltd (ADL) is an award-winning distillery and member of the Beam Suntory family. We believe in bringing people together, we’ve been doing it since 1946. Through the brands we build, and the experiences we create. Our distillery and products are winning awards and we are proud to call Calgary, Alberta home. Winner of Distillery of the Decade by the Canadian Whisky Awards in 2020, Gold Metal at the 2021 International Whiskey Competition, and Vodka Producer of the Year at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in 2021. We’re a team that’s moving forward, building on our rich past and growing new opportunities for the future. When you unleash your spirit with us, you’ll inspire a world of connections.

Beam Suntory

With two centuries of family heritage, Beam Suntory is a world leader in premium spirits. As a truly global business, we bring together the best of our culturally diverse heritage. We value both agility and long-term thinking, we share a collective commitment to excellence and a dedication to craftsmanship, and across borders and roles, we collaborate to delight our consumers responsibly, and contribute to a more sustainable society for all of our stakeholders.

Our Vision is Growing for Good and our mission is to be the world’s most admired, fastest-growing premium spirit company. We’re a business that runs on responsibility, integrity, ambition and drive, and we celebrate exceptional performance. We welcome our people to dream big and tenaciously pursue ambitious goals – we call it our Yatte Minahare Spirit.

But perhaps most importantly – we value difference, and we appreciate what each of us can contribute. We inspire each other, and challenge ourselves to innovate, improve, advance new ideas and try new things. We create endless opportunities to Unleash Your Spirit every day in a culture that is charged, creative, challenging and fun.

Role Responsibilities

The Buyer position will be responsible for the procurement functions of all products within assigned vendors and/or categories. This includes the purchase of goods and services, vendor negotiations, evaluation of proposals, tracking and following up on orders through delivery. Maintains communication with requisitioning departments regarding status of orders. Actively monitors, communicates and ensures compliance with Beam Suntory Purchasing Policies. Participates in strategic sourcing and continuous improvement activities. This role will interface with Quality Assurance, Accounts Payable, Receiving and Maintenance and will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Materials Planning and Purchasing of Plant Supplies
• Issues requests for quotations, review and negotiate prices with suppliers
• Prepares and issues Purchase Orders (SAP); expedite orders, and communicate delivery status to requester
• Manages and sources various products and commodities with responsibility for developing and issuing requests for proposal, supplier selection recommendations, and developing supplier partnerships
• Execute timely material releases for production requirements
• Forecasting and planning of required materials for plant production
• Contributes to the development of purchasing strategies
• Coordination of material complaints/vendor claims with Quality Assurance
• Identification of cost savings opportunities (Pareto analysis); contributes to the Department and Corporate cost savings objectives
• Actively participates in Continuance Improvement projects and
• Data entry and completion of required customs and excise documents, and billing
• Maintain a customer-focus while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Involvement in site wide LEAN initiatives
• Provides back up support to department and team members

Qualifications & Experience

• Post - Secondary education; with 2 to 3 years Purchasing experience
• Proficient in SAP – ERP systems
• Supply Chain/PMAC certification an asset
• Strong business acumen
• Perform well in a dynamic change environment and manage conflicting priorities while multi-tasking
• Must be self-motivated, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to clearly present findings and ideas
• Demonstrate the skill and ability to perform complex tasks
• Excellent follow through on projects and issues
• Be highly detailed, and possess excellent problem resolution skills
• Required frequently: standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching,
• Role will require that PPE be worn when on plant site.

Compliance with standard operating procedures, legal and other requirements including health and safety, fire protection, environmental, quality, security and continuous improvement programs is a requirement of the job.

Qualified candidates should submit their resume with cover letter, stating salary expectations.

We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

At Beam Suntory, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Beam Suntory is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.