Purchasing Coordinator

Ref ID : 05210-0012419859

Classification : Purchasing Coordinator

Compensation : $70000.00 to $80000.00 yearly

As a support to the Purchasing Supervisor, the incumbent will perform much of the support work required to purchase goods and services that meet the quality standards, price, and delivery requirements of the company. If you are looking to grow your career with an organization that values their team members, offers and excellent benefits package, health spending, tuition reimbursement, bonus, RSP and other perks - apply today. Located in Guelph, this in an on site, permanent role with one of the area's most well established and well respected employers.

• Extensive use of the ERP system (Visual Manufacturing) to view customer demand and manufacturing work order requirements. Review and analyze MRP system generated planned orders and issue purchase orders accordingly
• Ensure appropriate component parts are delivered to manufacturing facility including ordering, expediting as requested, and close liaison with manufacturing, quality, engineering, logistics, and warehouse personnel where applicable
• Report out on material related issues at the daily production meeting and escalate when appropriate
• Establish, monitor, and manage relationships with key suppliers and internal functions; anticipate and communicate demand schedule to suppliers; escalate risks with vendors and internal teams and propose solutions and / or corrective actions
• Cost reductions of materials through the initiation and participation in the benchmarking process. This will include, but not be limited to, the potential re-sourcing of appropriate vendors, along with the negotiation of pricing, terms and conditions
• Actively work with all departments to manage excess inventories and end of program analysis
• Count, investigate inventory discrepancies to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions
• Run reports for the Daily Operations Meeting
• Participate actively in continuous improvement (CI) initiatives
• Problem solve with cross functional groups in a fast-paced setting
• Perform other duties / projects / reports as required

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If you are interested to learn more and explore buyer opportunities in the Guelph area, apply today.

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