Purchasing / Inventory Coordinator

MT Talent; Burlington; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company in the power distribution sector is looking to hire a Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator in Burlington, Ontario. This newly created role will focus on ensuring high-quality engineering solutions through effective purchasing, inventory management, and vendor negotiations. The position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for ongoing learning and development.

Benefits

Competitive base salary plus benefits

Supportive and inclusive culture

Opportunities for ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• 2+ years in purchasing/inventory role in project-based production or Engineering.
• Experience with sourcing, ordering, and negotiating required.
• Strong computer skills with a focus on Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate BOM with project leads and update as required.
• Source vendors and negotiate to obtain price quotations.
• Verify item receipts against purchase orders.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational Skills

Mathematical Skills

Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary education in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

ERP Software

AutoCAD

Job description

MT Talent Solutions Inc. is a strategic recruitment agency specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers across Canada and the United States. Our holistic approach ensures that both technical and cultural alignment leads to long-term success for all parties involved.

Why Are We Looking for You?

We are proud to support our established client in the power distribution sector as they look to hire a Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator for a newly created role. Our client is a reputable company experiencing notable growth over the last 3 years and the Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator will play a key role, ensuring the company continues to offer its clients high-quality, custom Engineering solutions.

What’s In It for You?

• A rewarding and diverse role that fully utilizes your skills while providing opportunities for ongoing leaning and development
• A casual and supportive work environment with an inclusive culture
• Competitive base salary plus benefits

What Will You Do?

Purchasing

• Coordinate with the project leads to generate internal BOM (bill of material)
• Update internal BOM as required / any changes
• Review requisitions for materials, equipment, and stock
• Source and obtain price quotations from vendors
• Negotiate with vendors
• Calculate the cost of orders and forward invoices
• Monitor order status and expedite deliveries
• Maintain purchasing files, reports, and price lists

Receiving

• Verify receipts of items against purchase orders
• Unload and store received items
• Update inventory records
• Resolve discrepancies and issues with suppliers
• Resolve discrepancies and issues with internal design team
• Manage returns and exchanges
• May operate equipment like forklifts

What Do You Bring?

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar purchasing / inventory position. Experience in a project-based production or Engineering environment is an asset.
• Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain or similar is preferred but not required
• Experience sourcing, ordering and procuring materials and negotiating with vendors is required
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Excellent numeracy and mathematical skills with a proven track record of producing accurate work
• Highly organized and adaptable with an ability to prioritize and shift tasks to meet business needs is essential
• Resilient and able to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Strong computer skills including MS Office, particularly Excel, is required. ERP and / or Project Management software experience is preferred but can be trained. Experience with AutoCAD or engineering design software is an asset.
• Must be able to work fully in-office. Ability to travel to project sites is an asset (Driver’s License and vehicle)
• Experience operating a forklift is strongly preferred. Valid forklift license is preferred

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Purchasing Coordinator • Burlington, Ontario