Procurement, Inventory & Asset Specialist

The MEARIE Group; Cobourg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS Pension Plan

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Contribution to utility services

Job summary

The MEARIE Group is seeking a Procurement & Finance Coordinator to join our Finance Department in Cobourg, Ontario. The role ensures purchasing, asset records, and financial activities align with policy while supporting inventory control and fleet administration.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will liaise between Finance and Operations, assist with accounts payable, budgeting support, and financial reporting, and contribute to cost controls and accuracy across utility operations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in purchasing, procurement, accounting, inventory management, or finance.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP and/or Northstar is an asset.
• Strong understanding of purchasing principles and inventory control.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Corporation's purchasing function in accordance with the Purchasing Policy and applicable legislation.
• Maintain perpetual inventory records for electric and water utility materials and related assets.
• Record additions, disposals, transfers, and retirements of capital assets.
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable processing and assist with budgeting & reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations including inventory sub-ledgers.
• Coordinate fleet administration, asset records, and annual vehicle licensing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Northstar

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The MEARIE Group is seeking a Procurement & Finance Coordinator to join our Finance Department in Cobourg, Ontario. The role ensures purchasing, asset records, and financial activities align with policy while supporting inventory control and fleet administration.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will liaise between Finance and Operations, assist with accounts payable, budgeting support, and financial reporting, and contribute to cost controls and accuracy across utility operations.