Purchasing Specialist Jobs

Position:

Purchasing Specialist

We are looking for a motivated, goal orientated Purchasing Specialist for our group of aviation companies in our busy Kamloops office. If you are energetic, detail oriented and can work effectively in a team atmosphere, we want to meet you! This position is well suited for a driven individual who takes pride in their work and has a strong attention to detail.

Familiarity with Aviation terminology is an asset, but not a deal breaker. We are willing to train the right candidate.

Benefits:

·A fun work environment in a supportive team culture

·Casual dress

·Health and dental benefits

·Ongoing training and growth opportunities

·Potential for advancement

·Competitive pay

·Flexible work schedule

Skills:

·Must be detailed, accurate and able to meet deadlines.

·Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·Advance problem-solving abilities.

·Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.

·Minimum of 5 years of procurement and purchasing experience.

·Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment.

·Effective computer skills, prior experience with an ERP Software (Ex. Component Control) and Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook etc)

·Positive attitude, teachable, strong work ethic, and honestly are a must.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure suppliers database is up to date with lead times, pricing, and classifications.
• Monitor and respond to electronic and verbal requisitions.
• Ensure procedures are followed for importing/exporting products with correct tariffs, shipping manifests, and that documentation is complete, accurate and timely.
• Follow up and track orders from time of order to receipt of shipment- being proactive on supply situations and impending issues.
• Participate in and support corporate purchasing programs.
• File sales orders in consistent and organized manner
• Monitor and participate in coordination of inventory requirements for stocking programs.
• Take ownership of customer issues and determine exact replacement parts and/or service needed (coordinate with engineering department as necessary)
• Work closely with Managers to advise on changing market/supply situations and offer solutions to potential issues/delays.
• Manage inventory through re-ordering stock, monitoring movement of stock levels, and identifying slow moving items.
• Work with existing suppliers and proactively source new suppliers.

Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]