Purchasing manager Jobs in Cambridge, ON

Job Description

Pride Bodies Ltd., a Wabtec Company in Cambridge, Ontario, offers custom design and truck-body manufacturing and upfitting of utility, service, construction, railway and other custom truck bodies. Our environmentally-friendly truck bodies are researched, designed and customized to our customers’ satisfaction.

Who will you be working with?

You will be working closely with the dedicated sourcing and inventory team to meet the sometimes challenging and pressing needs of the production department. You will report to the Sourcing and Inventory Manager.

How will you make a difference?

You will be a key team member responsible for picking, packing and shipping customer orders as well as counting, verifying, receiving and putting away incoming vendor material and in-house manufactured components. You will also be responsible for picking and staging all parts to meet the production schedule. Driving and shuttling of trucks may also be required.

What do we want to know about you?

Able to be flexible with changing priorities in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Minimum of two years’ experience in Shipping and Receiving using an ERP system (Global Shop Solutions experience an asset).

Minimum of two years’ experience in inventory control, including cycle counting.

Must be willing to be trained/certified to operate a forklift.

Must show proof of clean driver’s abstract (D licence an asset).

Demonstrate written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.

Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel.

What will your typical day look like?

Receive internal and external supplier goods; ship returns and outgoing materials as needed.

Inventory control including cycle counts and submitting replenishment orders to Sourcing.

Pick and stage parts for production requirements.

Performing daily inspections, i.e. forklift, yard.

Driving: supplier parts pickups; moving vehicles, etc.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

What about the physical demands of the job?

While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, climb ladders, wear PPE, talk, hear, observe small writing and labels, lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits of Working at Pride Bodies Ltd.:

• Day shift: 41-hour work week, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-Th, 7 a.m. to Noon F;
• Wage rate: $26.74;
• Annual vacation, company-paid holidays;
• Benefits, effective upon hire, include health care, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, disability coverage, out-of-country medical, Group RRSP/DPSP
• Uniforms, safety-boot allowance and prescription-safety-glass allowance upon completion of probation period;
• Education assistance;
• On bus route; on-site parking.

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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