Strategic Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator - Flexible Hours

Advance Wire Products; Surrey; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; 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 is seeking a Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator to manage day-to-day purchasing, logistics and inventory activities.

You will create and maintain purchase orders, quote suppliers, and coordinate with production, warehouse and finance to meet demand. The role requires a post-secondary qualification in a related field and at least 1 year in purchasing or logistics, with ERP experience (Infor) and strong negotiation skills.

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 management

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Infor ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advance Wire Products Ltd. in Surrey is seeking a Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator to manage day-to-day purchasing, logistics and inventory activities.

You will create and maintain purchase orders, quote suppliers, and coordinate with production, warehouse and finance to meet demand. The role requires a post-secondary qualification in a related field and at least 1 year in purchasing or logistics, with ERP experience (Infor) and strong negotiation skills.