Purchasing & Material Administrator

Bluedrop Training & Simulation; Halifax; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluedrop Training & Simulation is seeking a detail‑oriented Purchasing & Material Administrator in Canada to manage parts purchasing and overall inventory for the Simulation Product Group. You will support a growing team and report to the Director, Manufacturing & Assembly.

Responsibilities include RFQ/PO creation, supplier communication, inbound/outbound shipping, inventory control, and monthly open PO checks while collaborating in weekly planning meetings.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in purchasing, inventory management, logistics, manufacturing, or a related administrative role.
• Experience using an ERP system is an asset.
• Experience with inventory control and procurement processes is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain a Government of Canada Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Identifying and researching parts and services suppliers.
• Creating requests for quote (RFQ) and purchase orders (POs) in corporate software applications.
• Communicating with suppliers during the quoting, purchasing, and fulfillment phases of procurement.
• Receiving and inspecting parts using corporate software application.
• Managing and controlling the inventory cage and shelves.
• Managing general stock items, ensuring product group has enough parts on hand to fulfill back-log and front-log requirements.
• Picking parts for the assembly and integration teams.
• Coordinating all shipping (inbound and outbound) for the product group.
• Processing invoices and expense reports related to product group procurements.
• Performing monthly Inventory and open PO checks.
• Participating in weekly team planning meetings.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

ERP experience

Shipping coordination

Documentation

Education

Diploma in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Purchasing & Material Administrator is responsible for the purchasing of parts and general materiel/inventory management for the Simulation Product Group. In this role, you will be supporting a growing team to build state-of-the-art aircraft and vehicle simulators. This position reports to the Director, Manufacturing & Assembly.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in purchasing, inventory management, logistics, manufacturing, or a related administrative role.
• Experience using an ERP system is an asset.
• Experience with inventory control and procurement processes is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain a Government of Canada Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Identifying and researching parts and services suppliers.
• Creating requests for quote (RFQ) and purchase orders (POs) in corporate software applications.
• Communicating with suppliers during the quoting, purchasing, and fulfillment phases of procurement.
• Receiving and inspecting parts using corporate software application.
• Managing and controlling the inventory cage and shelves.
• Managing general stock items, ensuring product group has enough parts on hand to fulfill back-log and front-log requirements.
• Picking parts for the assembly and integration teams.
• Coordinating all shipping (inbound and outbound) for the product group.
• Processing invoices and expense reports related to product group procurements.
• Performing monthly Inventory and open PO checks.
• Participating in weekly team planning meetings.