Purchasing Specialist

Elby Professional Recruitment; Burlington; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible salary

Discretionary bonus

Benefits package

Lead department development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment is assisting a Burlington-based family-owned business in finding a proactive Purchasing and Costing Specialist. This full-time, in-office role consolidates purchasing, tracking, and receiving functions previously handled by multiple people, aimed at streamlining operations.

You will work closely with the accounts department, develop internal controls, and contribute ideas on logistics, shipping, and tools to improve efficiency and compliance.

Job description

Our client, a family-owned business in Burlington, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchasing and Costing Specialist to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to establish and develop a critical function within the company, moving away from reactive problem‑solving to a more efficient and centralized purchasing approach. If you're an energetic individual with a knack for logistics and a desire to implement new ideas, this role offers significant impact and growth potential. This new, full‑time, in‑office position is crucial for consolidating purchasing, tracking, and receiving functions, which were previously managed by multiple individuals. You'll play a pivotal role in streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and working closely with the accounts department to ensure accuracy and compliance. Work Arrangement: Fully in-office in Burlington, ON.

What our client has to offer

• Flexible salary based on experience
• Discretionary annual bonus based on business performance
• Standard benefits package
• Opportunity to lead the development of a new department
• Collaborative and personable work environment

Responsibilities

• Consolidate all purchasing, tracking, and receiving functions across project, parts, and service departments
• Proactively manage purchasing and costing items to ensure efficiency and accuracy
• Identify and implement process improvements related to purchasing and accounting
• Collaborate closely with the accounts department on accounting requirements
• Develop and implement internal controls and potentially Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the purchasing department
• Contribute new ideas for logistics, shipping, and tools to enhance operations

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• 4+ years experience in a similar role, ideally in logistics/shipping
• Working knowledge of Canadian tax, including customs, tariffs, and GST
• Ability to work on-site in Burlington
• Possession of a valid driver's license and vehicle
• An energetic, to-the-point, and initiative-taking personality, eager to learn and take on projects
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a \"nice to have\"

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience. #ACC1