Company: Finning Canada Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Position Overview: Join Finning and play a critical role in sourcing and expediting parts when Caterpillar supply is constrained. This position offers: • Opportunities to solve complex sourcing challenges and keep customer equipment running. • A collaborative environment with strong stakeholder engagement. As a CAT Parts Sourcing Specialist, you’ll manage end-to-end procurement functions, validate supply constraints, research alternative solutions, and implement sourcing strategies to improve parts availability and reduce downtime for customers. Job Description: Order parts from Caterpillar and non-Cat suppliers to meet customer delivery requirements. Monitor stock, consolidate emergency orders, and maintain accurate records. Expedite emergency orders considering vendor timelines, transportation, and costs. Investigate inventory issues and recommend process improvements. Collaborate with branches, planners, and supply chain teams to resolve constraints. Provide backup support during high-volume periods or absences. Ensure compliance with safety and company policies while representing Finning professionally. Day-to-Day Activities: Order parts from Caterpillar and non-Cat suppliers to meet customer delivery requirements. Monitor stock, consolidate emergency orders, and maintain accurate records. Expedite emergency orders considering vendor timelines, transportation, and costs. Investigate inventory issues and recommend process improvements. Collaborate with branches, planners, and supply chain teams to resolve constraints. Provide backup support during high-volume periods or absences. Ensure compliance with safety and company policies while representing Finning professionally. Requirements: 3+ years combined experience in either a post-secondary education in Operations Management, Supply Chain, related field or relevant job experience. Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with heavy equipment is an asset. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in MS Office (advanced Excel) and experience with MRP systems (Lawson preferred). Important: Based out of our Edmonton head office. Temporary, full time role for 6 months. Monday – Friday, 5x2 schedule. If you’re passionate about supporting service operations and delivering exceptional customer experiences, apply today! Join a dynamic, inclusive environment where your talents are valued, and your growth is supported. At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. About Us Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada. OUR DIVISIONS Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT. Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut. Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America. OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.
