Purchaser

We are currently looking for an experienced Material Coordinator / Buyer to join our applications and product development team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Place purchase requisitions to maintain adequate stock levels of all storeroom materials, including machine spare parts, consumables, and supplies

• Coordinate with Materials team to ensure that all required parts/ equipment are available when needed, interface with ongoing project timelines

• Monitor inventory levels, along with lead times, to maintain proper minimum & maximum stock levels

• Track, monitor and maintain PO deliveries and liaise with other departments to administer changes with minimal impact to build schedules.

• Issue and maintain records as needed

• Provide follow up on purchased items with suppliers.

• Utilize spreadsheets for tracking inventory, MRP system, planning ordering schedules, and calculating costs for purchases

• Locate data in a variety of forms such as invoices, shipping receipts, special order request forms and new product information sheets.

• Negotiate contracts, resolve disputes, agreements, and terms with new suppliers and existing suppliers.

• Reconcile discrepancies with quotes and purchase orders

• Aid in shipping and receiving duties

• Be cognizant of project timelines as it relates to project management

• Adhere to all related safe work practices and customer safety requirements

Education:

• Post-Secondary Education in Business Administration, Commerce or Economics considered an asset.

• Certificate in purchasing from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada considered an asset.

• Relevant work experience will also be considered

Experience / Skills:

• 2+ years of industry experience preferred

• Experience with variety of computer applications (Microsoft Office, etc.)

• Strong background in purchasing hardware/general components

• Ability to work independently, as well as in teams with co-workers to ensure effective forecasting, and product distribution

• Able to communicate with co-workers, customers and suppliers about operational matters.

• Flexibility and adaptability to ever-changing priorities.

• Possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Engage in continuous learning to keep up-to-date information on new products and market trends

Salary: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care

• Disability insurance

• Extended health care

• Life insurance

• On-site parking

• Paid time off

• Vision care