Purchasing Coordinator

itec group, Inc.; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

itec group in Woodstock, Canada is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support sourcing and purchasing across North American operations. The role offers exposure to RFQs, cost analysis, commodity management and new program launches, with strong potential for long-term growth within the purchasing team.

The successful candidate will have post-secondary education in supply chain or related field, previous purchasing or manufacturing experience, and strong Excel and analytical skills to handle

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations or a related discipline is required.
• Strong Excel and overall Microsoft Office skills are essential.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with pricing, purchasing and supplier data.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and purchasing activities for assigned commodities and suppliers.
• Prepare, issue and evaluate RFQs, including supplier pricing comparisons and total cost analysis.
• Manage purchasing documentation, supplier information and internal reporting.
• Collect, analyze and report purchasing and supplier data using Excel and internal systems.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, specifications, timelines and commercial requirements.
• Identify potential new suppliers and support supplier development initiatives.
• Participate in cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations and other internal departments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Pricing analysis

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re excited to share an opportunity for an existing vacancy as a Purchasing Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing organization supporting purchasing activities across multiple North American operations. The role offers exposure to supplier sourcing, RFQs, cost analysis, commodity management and new program launches, with a strong opportunity for long-term growth within the purchasing team.

Daily responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Support sourcing and purchasing activities for assigned commodities and suppliers.
• Prepare, issue and evaluate RFQs, including supplier pricing comparisons and total cost analysis.
• Manage purchasing documentation, supplier information and internal reporting.
• Collect, analyze and report purchasing and supplier data using Excel and internal systems.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, specifications, timelines and commercial requirements.
• Identify potential new suppliers and support supplier development initiatives.
• Participate in cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations and other internal departments.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations or a related discipline.
• Previous co-op, internship or professional experience within purchasing, supply chain or manufacturing.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and overall Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with pricing, purchasing and supplier data.

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000