Purchasing Admin Specialist for Construction & Vendors

Seymour Pacific Developments; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid extended health, vision,

dental coverage (including family)

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Yearly health and wellness benefit

RPP eligibility after 1 year

Employee recognition program

In-house professional development

Job summary

Seymour Pacific Developments is seeking a Purchasing Administrative Assistant to support the flow of paperwork between the purchasing department, construction sites, vendors, accounts payable, and Construction Management in Campbell River.

The role requires strong organizational skills, ability to handle fast-paced environments, and effective communication with internal teams and external partners. Competitive salary and benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an administrative role.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and comfort with electronic systems.
• Knowledge or experience with a purchasing department is a plus.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced construction office environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electronic filing system
• Type purchasing agreements, distribute, file electronically and log appropriately
• Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, emails, reports, department processes, drafts and logs from clients, business partners, and vendors
• Utilize databases/spreadsheets to record information and generate reports
• Prepare purchase orders or RFPs
• Refer inquiries to appropriate individuals, divisions, or departments
• Communicate with vendors, head office and site staff
• Work in a schedule-driven environment
• Communicate regularly with site receivers
• Present a positive and professional image of the organization
• Monitor inbound shipments as necessary

Skills

MS Office Suite

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Purchasing knowledge

Administrative experience

Job description

Seymour Pacific Developments is seeking a Purchasing Administrative Assistant to support the flow of paperwork between the purchasing department, construction sites, vendors, accounts payable, and Construction Management in Campbell River.

The role requires strong organizational skills, ability to handle fast-paced environments, and effective communication with internal teams and external partners. Competitive salary and benefits accompany this position.