Procurement Coordinator

Winters Technical Staffing; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Winters Technical Staffing is assisting a machine manufacturer in Mississauga, Canada, to find a Procurement Coordinator. This role reports to the Operations Manager and focuses on sourcing, negotiating prices, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective, timely deliveries.

Key duties include preparing RFQs/POs, researching suppliers, coordinating with engineering, and maintaining ERP data.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of buying or procurement experience.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and data entry.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare RFQs and purchase orders for production jobs, tooling and office supplies.
• Research and source products and suppliers for best price and delivery.
• Coordinate with engineering to resolve part issues.
• Follow up with suppliers to meet project deadlines and expedite when needed.
• Maintain ERP item and vendor data, lead times and pricing.
• Develop relationships with suppliers to improve cost and performance.
• Assist Accounts Payable with supplier invoices.
• Answer incoming calls as part of a shared operations team.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial acumen

MS Office

ERP data entry

Education

Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Data entry

Job description

Our client is a machine manufacturer. They are looking for a procurement coordinator to add to their growing team

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Procurement Coordinator is responsible for researching and sourcing products and suppliers, building relationships to ensure products and services are obtained at the lowest cost possible without compromising on quality, service, and delivery. The Procurement Coordinator is also responsible for negotiating prices with suppliers to remain within budgets and project schedules.

JOB DUTIES:

• Prepare RFQs and/or purchase orders for production jobs, maintenance, tooling and office supplies and other products as required using list of established suppliers.
• Research/Source products and suppliers to fulfill requirements and obtain best price, quality, service, and delivery.
• Confer with engineering personnel when required to resolve part
• Follow-up with suppliers to ensure deliveries are on schedule and will meet project deadlines; expedite as required.
• Work with suppliers on issues related to delivery shortages/defects,
• Facilitate the return of
• Monitor price increases and communicate changes, as
• Create new item numbers and descriptions in the ERP
• Maintain accuracy of item and vendor information in ERP system, including qualified suppliers, price, supplier part number, lead time, inventory levels and package quantity.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and work with them to achieve continuous improvements in cost and performance.
• Assist Accounts Payable with resolving supplier invoice
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls as part of a shared responsibility with the operations team
• Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years experience in a buying
• Working knowledge of ERP systems & data entry is
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving
• Superior telephone manners and strong interpersonal
• Good financial and business
• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and its executive
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering, as well as inventory control of these