Position: Purchasing Coordinator - Industrial Equipment and Parts
Salary: $25-30 / Hour
Location: Edmonton Alberta
Permanent Full time Monday - Friday
Please respond if you have at least 2-3 years experience as a Purchasing coordinator with industrial equipment and parts (knowledge of pumps and related equipment is an asset). Experience must be ilocal and recent. Position involves sourcing and purchasing a variety of parts and equipment for inventory as well as for service and repair, this role would also be involved with monitoring inventory levels and adjusting min/max points. Position also entails negotiation of long term/ ongoing contracts as well as obtaining information regarding costs, transportation, and storage of materials. Would work closely with shop manager and sales team to determine present and future requirements. Candidates must be familiar with handling international freight. Overseeing physical inventory counts as well as monitoring PO’s in system and ensuring all information is up to date. Candidates must have strong computer skills and experience using an ERP or material/inventory management system as well as standard MS office programs.
Responsibilities:
- PO creation, and purchase order management.
- Manage purchase order follow ups, evaluate and report on vendor on time receipt/delivery.
- Support with all procurement/quoting requests and associated negotiations
- Act as a liaison between internal teams (procurement, planning, operations, finance) and external vendors to ensure clarity and alignment in the buyout purchasing process.
- Facilitate timely updates and issue resolution through clear and consistent communication
- Support the implementation of tools and systems to improve visibility, reporting, and decision-making in the buyout purchasing process.
- Coordinate with logistics providers and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials.
- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements in logistics and fulfillment.
- Monitor and forecast inventory requirements to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained
- Manage vendor non-conformances including tracking, interfacing with vendors and updating resolution
- Anticipate potential supply chain disruptions and develop contingency plans with Manager
- Generates weekly backorder reports and other purchasing reports as required
- Works with the manager to select and evaluate prospective vendors to determine qualifications and suitability.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree/diploma in administration, logistics, supply chain or related field this is a MUST
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- 2-3+ years’ experience in purchasing and inventory management with industrial equipment (this is a must)
- Proficiency in SAP (B1 specifically)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams and Outlook
- A thorough understanding of sourcing methodologies
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Negotiation skills are required that the successful candidate will use these skills to understand price points, volume discounts, and vendor offerings to negotiate effectively
Position to start immediately
Contact: Helen - Senior Recruiter
Phone: 780 944 6869 - Ext 702
Guardian Personnel Company (Recruitment Agency)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour
Experience:
- Industrial Purchasing: 4 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
