Purchasing Assistant

Johnson Electric; Stratford; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Purchasing Assistant, where you will coordinate procurement activities and support supply chain management. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment, focusing on innovative projects and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Competitive compensation and benefits

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent in Business/Supply Chain Management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate purchasing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement activities and maintain inventory records.
• Communicate with vendors and quality control personnel regarding goods.
• Perform month-end inventory duties and maintain purchasing documentation.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational abilities

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or College Education in Business/Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

CMS

Job description

Join Our Team as a Purchasing Assistant at Johnson Electric!

Salary Range : Competitive in market, based on experience.

Relocation : No. Local candidate preferred

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It :

As our next Purchasing Assistant, you’ll be at the forefront of coordinating activities involved with procuring goods and services. Your expertise in supply chain management will be crucial in driving our success and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Why You’ll Love Working Here :

Innovative Environment : Work on cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Professional Growth : Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through training programs and workshops.

Collaborative Culture : A supportive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and knowledge sharing are encouraged.

Competitive Compensation : Attractive salary packages and comprehensive benefits that reward your hard work and dedication.

Global Presence : Be part of a global company with diverse teams and the opportunity to work on international projects.

What You’ll Be Doing :

Adhering to the Purchasing Work Instructions to ensure requisitions follow the proper procedures.

Working with the maintenance department to determine services and one-off parts, preparing RFP / RFQ to machine shops, and tracking and following up on repairs.

Supporting Accounting, Engineering, and Production for updates and information.

Discussing defective or unacceptable goods or services with the appropriate quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine the root cause and take corrective action.

Maintaining part numbers for all new products including new part numbers, raw material, powder blends, purchasing components, etc.

Maintaining the inventory system development to identify obstacles affecting report accuracy.

Communicating and liaising with other Divisions to standardize products and consolidate suppliers.

Maintaining control of outside processor activities including releases, follow-up, and transportation coordination.

Updating outside process inventory records and reports.

Performing month-end inventory duties including reconciliation with outside processors, outstanding PO’s, etc.

Printing, emailing, filing, and following up on Purchase Orders for Stores, Maintenance & Gauging.

Maintaining price updates in EAM and CMS for Stores.

Maintaining office supplies.

Ensuring that the requirements of the Quality Management System and Environmental Health & Safety Systems are met.

Other relative job duties as required.

What We’re Looking For :

High School Diploma or College Education relevant to the position or equivalent (e.g., Business / Supply Chain Management).

Excellent negotiation skills, along with mechanical aptitude.

Demonstrated ability to coordinate purchasing responsibilities.

Excellent communication skills required along with good interpersonal and proven organizational abilities.

Competency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Knowledge of CMS is an asset.

Ability to work onsite in Stratford Ontario 100% of the time

Bonus Points If You Have :

Advanced degree in a relevant field.

Experience with specific software, tools, or methodologies.

How to Apply :

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com - We can’t wait to meet you!

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