Buyer – Heavy Equipment Parts
Help Keep Western Canada's Heavy Equipment Moving!
Helping You Move the Earth!
Are you a skilled Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows the value of getting the right parts, at the right price, at the right time?
Union Tractor is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Buyer to join our growing team. If you enjoy sourcing parts, negotiating with suppliers, managing logistics, and playing a key role in keeping customers' equipment operating, we want to hear from you.
This is more than a purchasing role—it's an opportunity to make a direct impact on our customers' success.
Why Join Union Tractor?
We believe our employees deserve the best. That's why we offer:
- Work Schedule 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday to Friday
- Flex Days
- Eligible for up to 2.5 hours of paid leaves to attend scheduled medical appointments.
- Good Friday & Easter Monday (Paid)
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Positive and supportive team environment
- Modern facilities and equipment
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Career advancement opportunities
- A workplace where safety is always the top priority
- Stability with a respected company approaching 100 years in business
What You'll Do
As a Buyer, you will:
- Procure heavy equipment parts, materials, and services in an efficient, timely, and cost-effective manner.
- Expedite orders to ensure parts arrive when needed.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Source hard-to-find parts while negotiating pricing, availability, and delivery.
- Coordinate logistics and monitor shipments from purchase through delivery.
- Work closely with our Parts, Service, and Sales teams to meet customer requirements.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and inventory information.
- Assist with vendor performance and cost management.
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and safety standards.
About Union Tractor
For nearly 100 years, Union Tractor has been a trusted leader in heavy equipment parts and service throughout Western Canada.
We proudly support customers in four major industries:
- Mining
- Construction
- Pipeline
- Forestry
Our reputation has been built on exceptional customer service, technical expertise, and a team that is committed to doing things the right way.
At Union Tractor, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and rewarding workplace where employees have the opportunity to grow their careers.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
- Journeyman Parts/Off-road Technician Certificate (considered an asset)
- Minimum 2 years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance or a related industry with strong mechanical aptitude
- Previous experience sourcing parts or purchasing materials and services
- Experience with dozers, haul trucks, excavators, and other heavy equipment from manufacturers such as Caterpillar, John Deere, Hitachi, and Komatsu (strong asset)
- Experience with expediting and logistics
- Basic understanding of contracts
- Intermediate computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Strong knowledge of heavy equipment components and parts
- Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- A team-first attitude with the initiative to work independently
- Strong ethics, integrity, and commitment to company policies and procedures
- A genuine commitment to workplace safety
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're looking for a career where your experience is valued and your contributions make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your resume and cover letter and reference "Buyer" in the subject line.
Join Union Tractor—and help us keep Western Canada's heavy equipment moving.
Pay: From $33.23 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
