Job Overview:
Seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator with a strong understanding of logistics to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement of goods and services, ensuring timely deliveries, and optimizing the supply chain process. In this role, the Purchaser will coordinate with suppliers, oversee the transportation of materials, and ensure smooth logistics operations to meet production schedules and business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Duties
- Sourcing and Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality products, and reliable delivery schedules.
- Purchase Orders: Create and manage purchase orders for required goods and services, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels, forecast demand, and initiate reordering to prevent shortages or excess inventory.
- Supplier Relations: Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, addressing any issues related to product quality, pricing, and delivery timelines.
- Cost Management: Work within budget constraints, seeking cost-saving opportunities while ensuring product quality and timely delivery.
- Compliance: Ensure all purchases comply with company policies, legal regulations, and industry standards.
Logistics Responsibilities
- Shipping Coordination: Collaborate to arrange transportation of purchased goods, ensuring on-time delivery to warehouses or production facilities.
- Delivery Scheduling: Oversee the scheduling and tracking of deliveries, minimizing delays and resolving any shipping issues.
- Logistics Optimization: Work with logistics partners to identify and implement more efficient transportation routes, reducing costs and improving delivery times.
- Inventory Tracking: Monitor and track purchased goods from suppliers to final delivery points, ensuring smooth flow of materials into the supply chain.
- Documentation: Ensure accurate records of shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions are maintained, including bills of lading, delivery receipts, and customs documents (if applicable).
- Customs and Import/Export Coordination (if applicable): Work with customs brokers to ensure proper handling of international shipments, compliance with import/export regulations, and timely customs clearance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field (preferred).
- At least 2-3 years of experience in purchasing and logistics, ideally within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Experience sourcing building-type materials, including electrical and plumbing components, is an asset
Skills:
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Proficient in using procurement and logistics software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems).
- Understanding of shipping, transportation, and import/export regulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to build relationships with suppliers and logistics providers.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Please provide an email address for future communication
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Purchasing: 3 years (preferred)
- Logistics: 2 years (preferred)
- Supplier management: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
