Purchasing Coordinator

Xplore Inc.; Town of Woodstock; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadband company in Canada is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator for its Woodstock, NB office. The role involves creating purchase orders, maintaining procurement records, and collaborating with suppliers. The ideal candidate has post-secondary education in accounting, 2 years of procurement experience, and proficiency in ERP systems like SAP. This position demands strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage procurement efficiently.

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary education or training in accounting, accounts payable, or supply chain.
• 2 years’ experience in inventory procurement or accounts payable.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP.

Responsibilities

• Creating purchase orders from requisitions.
• Issuing purchase orders to suppliers and confirming delivery details.
• Maintaining procurement records and filing paperwork.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proficient in MS Excel functions

Ability to write reports

2 years' experience in procurement

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting or supply chain

Tools

SAP

MS Access

MS Office Suite

Job description

Xplore Inc. is Canada’s fibre, 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living, for today and future generations.

We are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to be located in the Woodstock, NB office. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Purchasing, this position is responsible for learning company purchasing policies and procedures, updating purchase order records and reporting. The Purchasing Coordinator will coordinate activities involved with procuring goods and services such as material, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising for the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating purchase orders from requisitions
• Issuing purchase orders to suppliers and confirming delivery dates, quantities and pricing
• Maintaining procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs and delivery
• Data entry and filing paperwork

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Completion of post-secondary education or training in accounting, accounts payable, or supply chain
• 2 years’ experience in inventory procurement or accounts payable
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP
• Working knowledge of MS Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word. Proficient in MS Excel functions (pivot tables, v-lookup functions and general data manipulation)
• Detail oriented with good organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly and convincingly communicate, both written and oral, with technical and non-technical internal customers
• Experience in a supplier facing role
• Proven track-record working in a team environment with the ability to influence others
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations

Condition of Employment:

As a condition of employment and in order to comply with industry related data security standards, this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal Background Check. Details will be supplied to applicants as they move through the selection process.

Xplore is committed to creating an accessible environment and will accommodate disabilities during the selection process. Please let your recruiter know during the selection process of any accommodation needs.