Purchasing Coordinator, Inventory Control

At Clare Interior Supplies Ltd., the Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for the purchasing and coordination of products and materials to ensure organizational success and customer satisfaction. The Purchasing Coordinator maintains and develops relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure materials and product requirements are met.

Responsibilities:

• Make purchases and co-ordinate procurement, in accordance with the contracts in force
• Generate and receive purchase orders
• Ensure the integrity of inventory data, including changing part/product numbers and updating vendor documentation in the system
• Ensuring quality, reliability and responsiveness to operational needs which meet or exceed organizational expectations.
• Maintain sound procurement management
• Perform any other duty related to the position upon request by Management
• Lead and manage the full procurement lifecycle to support the overall success of Clare
• Manage procurement and inventory logistics in compliance with the scheduling principles and Clare company guidelines
• Logistics management including expediting for critical site deliveries
• Identify vendors of materials, equipment, services, and supplies, and determine product availability, prices, and terms of service and/or product
• Continually and proactively keep informed about new products and consumer trends
• Handle special orders and co-ordinate customs processes along with shipping by air, sea or land, as needed
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors s as to better meet product/service needs of customers
• Negotiation or providing assistance with the negotiation for contracts of best price, delivery, terms of payment and purchase conditions, price escalation, and other factors impacting the supply of material
• Generate and submit various reports for weekly cost reviews;

Skills and Requirements:

• Knowledge of drywall, ceiling systems, drywall tools and other building materials considered a desirable asset
• 4+ years relevant experience in a similar position;
• Attentive to detail, analytical in nature and result oriented;
• Ability to adapt and organize workflow in a very busy environment;
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and knowledge of SAP an asset;
• Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Professional or college diploma in purchasing, logistics, or administration, or the equivalent;