Purchasing Coordinator

GGS Greenhouse Structures Inc.; Vineland Station; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing greenhouse solutions provider in Vineland Station is seeking an experienced Buyer / Purchaser to handle all purchasing functions. Responsibilities include procuring materials, preparing RFQs, and managing vendor relationships. Candidates should have a college diploma or university degree in a relevant field and at least one year of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Office/Excel is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Procuring materials, supplies, and services.
• Preparing and issuing Requests for Quotations (RFQ's).
• Conducting pricing discussions for cost savings.
• Processing receiving paperwork.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors.
• Managing the Material Resource Planning (MRP) system.
• Monitoring inventory levels.
• Developing a strategic supplier base.
• Maintaining integrity and work ethic.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office/Excel

Education

College diploma or university degree in relevant field

Job description

Are you an experienced Buyer / Purchaser who wants to be a part of a growing and innovative organization? Our Buyer opportunity may be for you:

Position

The Buyer / Purchaser is responsible for all purchasing functions to ensure materials are planned and sourced to meet the operational needs of the business. This role works collaboratively with production, scheduling, shipping, receiving, and accounting departments to ensure on-time delivery of quality parts and services to our customers.

Responsibilities include:

• Procuring materials, supplies, and services; following up on assigned requisitions.
• Preparing and issuing Requests for Quotations (RFQ's) to existing and new vendors.
• Conducting pricing discussions to achieve cost savings using negotiation, contract development, consignment agreements, volume rebates, payment terms, and other purchasing tools.
• Processing receiving paperwork.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors.
• Managing and maintaining the Material Resource Planning (MRP) system to ensure materials meet production schedules and proper stock levels are maintained.
• Monitoring and managing inventory klevels.
• Developing a strategic supplier base for key raw materials.
• Maintaining a high level of integrity and work ethic.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• College diploma or university degree in relevant field preferred.
• Minimum 1-year relevant experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office/Excel.

Division:

Located in Vineland Station ON, GGS Structures is a division of Pipp Mobile Storage Systems, Inc. GGS is a world-class provider of greenhouse solutions, including designing, manufacturing and installation. As a customer-centric team, our focus is the customer and providing the best service imaginable.

Organization:

Pipp Mobile Storage Systems, Inc., headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, designs space saving and growing systems that are responsive to customer-specific storage and vertical growing needs. Our markets include horticulture, retail, industrial, automotive, healthcare, and hospitality. Through organic growth and acquisitions, Pipp provides services around the globe.