Strategic Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator

Advance Wire Products Ltd.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Start/Finish Times

Medical and Dental Benefits

Free Parking and EV Charging

Fully Stocked Fridge with Snacks

Company Lunches

Job summary

Advance Wire Products Ltd. in Surrey, BC is seeking a Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator to oversee day-to-day procurement, freight, and inventory activities within our manufacturing environment. You will build vendor relationships, manage supplier quotes, and coordinate with Production, Warehouse, and Finance to meet delivery commitments.

This role offers a stable, full-time schedule Monday to Friday. Strong communication, ERP proficiency (Infor) and MS Office skills are required, along with a

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, logistics or supply chain operations, preferably in manufacturing environment.
• Experience sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and managing vendor relationships.
• Experience, certification or coursework in ERP systems (especially Infor), logistics, or project management and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and update purchase orders in the ERP system based on product demands.
• Obtain supplier quotations and assist with pricing comparisons.
• Establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and key suppliers and evaluate vendor performance
• Follow up with suppliers regarding PO acknowledgements, pricing, lead times, and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, Project Coordination, and Finance regarding purchasing requirements.
• Assist with identifying alternative sources and suppliers as directed.
• Assist with vendor performance tracking, including quality, delivery, responsiveness, and service.
• Escalate supplier issues and potential production impacts to the Purchasing & Logistics Supervisor.
• Request and compare freight quotations as required.
• Book shipments with approved carriers and logistics providers.
• Track shipments and proactively follow up on delayed or exception shipments.
• Coordinate delivery requirements with carriers, customers, Warehouse, and Project Coordination.
• Assist with freight claims, damage claims, shortages, and delivery discrepancies.
• Communicate with freight carriers regarding service issues and shipment exceptions.
• Assist with customs and import/export documentation.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Inventory planning

Analytical thinking

Education

Business Admin / Supply Chain degree

Tools

Infor ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advance Wire Products Ltd. in Surrey, BC is seeking a Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator to oversee day-to-day procurement, freight, and inventory activities within our manufacturing environment. You will build vendor relationships, manage supplier quotes, and coordinate with Production, Warehouse, and Finance to meet delivery commitments.

This role offers a stable, full-time schedule Monday to Friday. Strong communication, ERP proficiency (Infor) and MS Office skills are required, along with a