Coordinator, Purchasing

Socket.dev; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel is seeking a detail-oriented purchasing support professional in Hamilton, Canada. The role supports the Purchasing Manager and coordinates order flow, material dispatch, and vendor communications, ensuring accuracy in D365 and timely processing.

The candidate will interact with sales and shipping teams to optimize service levels and drive continuous improvement. Qualifications emphasize post-secondary education in business or marketing (or equivalent), plus strong communication,

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work accurately.
• Good time-management and teamwork abilities.
• Experience interacting with customers remains advantageous.
• Proficient with MS Office; D365 experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Purchasing Manager to provide a service that exceeds customer expectations.
• Manage activities of Purchasing related to OFP and PO entry (backup).
• Review requests from Sales to send material to vendors for processing.
• Enter information into D365 accurately.
• Prioritize orders and coordinate with Sales and vendors on importance.
• Receive finished material into D365 and ship back to Samuel facilities.
• Work with team to dispatch material from mill to Samuel facilities or to customers.
• Prepare manual bills to dispatch to outside carriers for shipping.
• Receive material at outside facilities or directly to customers.
• Modify P.O's when required.
• Review invoices from carriers and facilities; approve payments via Medius.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Time management

Customer service

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Post-secondary education in Business or Marketing preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

D365

Job description

Responsibilities and Certifications

• To assist the Purchasing Manager to provide a service that exceeds the expectations of our internal and external customers.


• Manage activities of Purchasing in relation to OFP and Purchase Order entry (backup)


• Review requests from Sales to send material out to our various Vendors to be processed


• Enter information into D365 correctly


• Prioritize orders and coordinate with Sales and vendors orders of importance.


• Receive finished material into D365 and ship back into Samuel facilities


• Works closely with other Team members to dispatch ready material from mill to Samuel facilities or direct to customers


• Prepare manual bills to dispatch to outside carriers for material shipping direct into Storage facility.


• Receive material if shipped to any outside facility or direct to customer.


• Prioritize orders and coordinate with Sales orders of importance.


• Modify P.O's when required.


• Review invoices from outside carriers, storage facilities and material testing to verify costs, code invoices and approve for payment through Medius

Education and Certifications:

• Completion of post-secondary education, University / College education in Business or Marketing preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications:

• A team player with excellent communication skills to provide a high degree of customer service


• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and perform functions in a timely and accurate matter


• Experience in the steel service industry an asset


• Effective time management skills, ability to prioritize, able to work as a member of a team.


• Strong written and oral communication skills


• Experience with Excel, Word, and Outlook. D365 experience is a plus.


• Previous interaction and experience working with customers.


• Drive, determination and ability to work both independently with little direction and as part of a team.

At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge toour thriving business - enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offercountless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to makedecisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change - within our organization and in the communitieswhere we live and work. If you’re seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make yourmark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’restronger together.

At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.