Purchasing Coordinator

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time Purchasing Coordinator for a full-time opportunity with our client in the manufacturing sector. This role is ideal for a procurement professional with experience sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and supporting production requirements in a fast-paced environment.

You will play a key role in managing supplier relationships, purchasing raw materials and services, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring uninterrupted production schedules. If you have strong analytical skills, a talent for negotiation, and a passion for supply chain excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

• Pay Rate: $26.75/hour

• Location: Belleville, ON

• Job type: Temporary | Full-time

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Here's why you should apply:

• Paid weekly accurate and on time

• Strong health and safety programs

• Medical and dental benefits once qualified

• Free training programs

• New and quicker onboarding process

Responsibilities:

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Source and procure raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and services.

• Maintain and develop an approved supplier base.

• Prepare and issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages.

• Analyze supplier quotations and evaluate proposals based on cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.

• Recommend sourcing decisions that support business objectives.

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and other commercial terms with suppliers.

• Identify and implement supplier cost-saving opportunities through ongoing negotiations.

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while assessing new supply sources.

• Act as a strategic liaison with suppliers to ensure material requirements are met.

Inventory & Production Support

• Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate stock is maintained to support production schedules.

• Coordinate material purchasing activities to prevent supply disruptions.

• Support new product launches and program implementations through participation in the Product Development Process (PDP).

• Process internal requisitions and generate purchase orders as required.

• Maintain accurate purchasing records and procurement documentation.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Follow all company health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

• Promote compliance with workplace safety and environmental regulations.

• Respond promptly to hazards, defects, and non-compliance concerns.

• Support housekeeping and quality initiatives across the organization.

• Uphold policies relating to workplace violence and harassment prevention.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related field.

• Minimum 3-5 years of purchasing or procurement experience.

• Experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Automotive industry purchasing experience is considered an asset.

• Capital equipment purchasing experience is considered an asset.

• PMAC certification is an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of procurement, sourcing, and supplier management principles.

• Excellent negotiation and vendor relationship management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to interpret technical specifications and material requirements.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Experience with Minitab or similar analytical tools is an asset.

Working Conditions

• Office and manufacturing plant environment.

• Regular computer and desk work.

• Frequent movement between office and production areas.

• Occasional bending, lifting, reaching, pushing, and pulling.

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs periodically.

• Occasional travel may be required.

• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we're making the future work for everyone.

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