Purchasing Coordinator

RECRUITMENT PARTNERS INC.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUITMENT PARTNERS INC. is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support procurement and inventory functions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will manage purchasing activities, maintain supplier relationships, and coordinate with production to ensure timely material availability. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in purchasing or supply chain, experience with ERP/inventory systems, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory, or supply chain roles.
• Experience within food manufacturing or a similar manufacturing environment considered an asset.
• Experience working with ERP or inventory management systems.
• Strong understanding of purchasing, inventory control, and material planning principles.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and supplier relationship management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and related business systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the procurement of ingredients, packaging, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Create, maintain, and monitor purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Work closely with suppliers to confirm pricing, quantities, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Communicate material shortages, delays, and supply issues to key stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records within ERP and inventory management systems.
• Support supplier performance management and assist with supplier onboarding activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate purchasing activities to support production requirements.
• Identify potential supply risks and implement proactive solutions to prevent disruptions.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives and material planning efforts.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Food manufacturing asset

ERP experience

Inventory planning

Organizational skills

Supplier relationship

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Our client is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support the procurement and inventory functions within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials, maintaining supplier relationships, and supporting production requirements through effective purchasing and inventory coordination. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach.

Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To

• Coordinate the procurement of ingredients, packaging, supplies, equipment, and services
• Create, maintain, and monitor purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Work closely with suppliers to confirm pricing, quantities, lead times, and delivery schedules
• Communicate material shortages, delays, and supply issues to key stakeholders
• Maintain accurate purchasing records within ERP and inventory management systems
• Support supplier performance management and assist with supplier onboarding activities
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate purchasing activities to support production requirements
• Identify potential supply risks and implement proactive solutions to prevent disruptions
• Support inventory optimization initiatives and material planning efforts

Your strengths include:

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory, or supply chain roles
• Experience within food manufacturing or a similar manufacturing environment considered an asset
• Experience working with ERP or inventory management systems
• Strong understanding of purchasing, inventory control, and material planning principles
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and supplier relationship management abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and related business systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and work collaboratively across departments