Purchasing Coordinator

Pertinent Information:Full-time, direct hire position with non-automotive facility. Excellent opportunity to work with a stable and reputable company. Full details to be provided during the interview process.

Wage:$27/hr. Immediate benefits & RRSP match.

Location:Kingsville, ON.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Coordinator will be responsible for procuring goods and services, scheduling and coordinating logistics of outside processes and communicating schedule requirements to outside processors.

Responsibilities to include the following, but not limited to:

• Purchasing materials or other goods and/or coordinating activities involved with procuring products and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies.
• Receiving and reviewing requisitions requesting goods or services.
• Interviewing and conferring with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Selecting products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items.
• Expediting orders and requests as needed.
• Determining method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid and prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
• Reviewing bid proposals and negotiating contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Maintaining procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• May work with manufacturers or persuade potential vendors to undertake the manufacturing of custom-designed items according to user’s specific needs and specifications.
• Coordinating and scheduling of outside processing through delivery to the job site.
• Scheduling/coordinating FTL and LTL shipments from outside processors to jobsite or plant, based on job requirements and designated due dates.
• Procurement of project specific goods and/or services. Document updates in project files.
• Purchasing Order maintenance related to shipping date changes, pricing updates, and changes in material requirements.
• Documenting receipt of goods or services provided to and/or by outside processors.
• Reviewing and verifying invoices for payment. Document in project files.
• Assists with the import/export documentation for international freight.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in Logistics / Purchasing / Supply chain, preferred
• Minimum two (2) years experience in Logistics/Purchasing
• Experience in Microsoft Suite with proficiency in Excel
• Previous use of ERP System (Epicor preferred) but not required.
• Able to communicate in English (verbal and written) in a clear and conscious manner.
• Great attention to detail, high accuracy
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and work in fast paced envrionment
• Ability to travel to work sites as need be