SAIT’s School of Manufacturing, Automation & Transportation provides the skills-based training and development to prepare students for a career in Alberta’s rapidly growing oil and gas, transportation, manufacturing and automation sectors. We provide applied learning in action through our trades and technology programs.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Support Services Manager, you would be responsible for purchasing services in all shops and labs in the School of Manufacturing, Automation, and Transportation. This will include receiving requests for purchase, obtaining material quotes, maintaining stock, and dispensing tools and equipment to learners and faculty.

If you are a service-minded professional who enjoys having a balanced lifestyle and working collaboratively in an open environment, apply today!

• Please note this is a temporary salaried position eligible for benefits

The Role
Stock keeper/Purchasing Duties
Maintain a stock of repair components, parts, consumables, and tools
Order parts by phone or online, obtain competitive quotes from vendors, ensuring best prices are obtained and delivery is timely
Process supply orders for Academic Chairs and Faculty for Class/Lab supplies via Purchasing card, entry of purchase requisitions
Maintains inventories on consumable products and replenishes supplies as needed
Receives incoming supplies, checks against invoices or purchase orders, and places in storage, or ensures they are handed off to the correct personnel/department
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors
Address and resolve any issues related to stock quality, delivery schedules, or pricing
Identify and evaluate suppliers to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness
Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers and place orders accordingly
Review and process purchase orders and invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
Reconciles monthly credit card statements and applies accounting codes to the purchases for finance allocation
Ensure all inventory and purchasing documents are accurately maintained and readily accessible
Equipment & Tool Maintenance
Assist with operating condition of equipment and tools
Maintain equipment and tools by cleaning and performing pre-operational checks
Assist with minor repairs on equipment and tools
Send dysfunctional equipment and tools for repair, as needed (and based on cost estimate)
Discard any equipment or tools that are no longer serviceable
May operate motorized equipment (i.e. forklift/skid steers) to unload deliveries
Deliver materials to various locations
Arranges packaging and ships and records all shipments out of the department/school
May do some snow removal, area clean-up as required
May assist Lab Techs with various duties (i.e. lab set up, clean-up)
Moves, loads and unloads equipment, supplies and building materials
Qualifications
Required
Post-secondary education in procurement, finance, or related field
3-5 years warehouse experience
Previous purchasing and reconciliation experience
Class 5 driver’s license is required
Equivalent combination may be considered
Preferred
Automotive parts desk experience
Customer service related experience
Forklift operator certificate
Trained in first aid, CPR or WHMIS
Knowledge & Skills
Proficiency in MS Office suite
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to complete tasks in a timely manner
Ability to work with others in a team environment including sharing knowledge
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Problem solving skills
General knowledge of commercial trades to guide the work of servicepersons
Job Classification: Stockkeeper II
Salary Range: $48,713.60 - $55,952
Hours per week: 40
Position End Date: June 30, 2025
Posting End Date: June 18, 2024
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.
At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.

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