Purchasing Coordinator Jobs

Overview

Reporting to the Director, Materials & Systems, the Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for purchasing materials to the company's exact business requirements by collating and analyzing order requirements and supplier information. The Purchasing Coordinator will also provide administrative support for the Materials Department. As a member of the RS team, this position will support an organizational culture that cares for others' well-being through best practices in health and safety and the company's values of respect, resilience, safety, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on deliveries from suppliers that are overdue or urgent
• Process verified packing slips to ensure ordered materials have been received as requested
• Place orders with suitable suppliers for specified materials ensuring goods are delivered on the required date and purchased at the most competitive rates and within budget
• Informs other departments of all relevant information regarding changes in materials, major price movements, delivery lead times and individual supply situations
• Maintain and improves the Purchasing component of the ERP system
• Ensure the quality and performance of ordered materials are in line with the required standards
• Other duties as assigned
• Consolidate purchases of materials to achieve maximum economic benefit
• Facilitate the vendor-managed inventory process, ensuring no stock-outs
• Send out inquiries and requests for quote RFQ(S) for materials and analyze quotations

Training / Qualifications

• MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Epicor ERP is an asset
• Two-year college diploma in Business, Accounting or Supply Chain Management
• In progress or interest in pursuing the CSCMP (Certified Supply Chain Management Professional)
• Minimum of one to two years of purchasing or inventory control experience

Working Conditions

• Office setting
• Sitting for extended periods

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