Purchasing Assistant Jobs

JOB TITLE: Purchasing Assistant

REPORTS TO: Manager, Materials Management

Are you interested in a unique and rewarding career? Join our Materials Management team at Larsen & Shaw as the Purchasing Assistant! We offer competitive wages, benefits and an engaging workplace environment.

As the Purchasing Assistant you will be responsible for timely placement of purchase orders, ensuring on time delivery to meet customer requirements. Assists with material supplies, logistic services and MRO (Maintenance,Repair &Operations). Works with a team to build and maintain strong business relationships with suppliers and negotiates best possible costs while maintaining a high level of commitment to quality and delivery.

Primary Responsibilities

• Produces Internal Quotes and Purchase Orders
• Work with suppliers
• Maintain data for standard costs in ERP.
• Inventory maintenance
• Follow Quality and LEAN principles
• Maintains Raw Material and MRO.
• Provide an analysis of the MRP Report to determine orders of raw material, MRO Supplies, subcontractor services, shipping and plating supplies, miscellaneous items.
• Responsible for sourcing, researching, negotiating and ordering of supplies for various departments while optimizing material usage and best practices for process procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient computer skills in MS Office
• Organizational, Communication and Teamwork skills are required
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in a relevant field: Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics or equivalent and/or 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Freight, packaging, logistics and customs experience would be an asset.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56.

Our team is a carefully selected set of ambitious, and well-rounded individuals looking to help modernize the manufacturing industry. We are looking for individuals who want to be a part of our company’s success as we adapt to market changes, have the desire to grow and have a clear vision of their future.

Larsen & Shaw is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted about an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants for your interest in joining our team, only those selected will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance
• RRSP match
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Flexible schedule
• Profit sharing
• Company events
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-08-02