Purchasing Coordinator
Job Description
Our client is a professional and dynamic company with a highly regarded presence in the global market. They are a progressive and proactive player in the steel industry inviting a purchasing coordinator to join the team to assist in achieving company goals.
Candidate must be eager, aggressive, energetic, and resilient. If you are a recent grad from an appropriate program and a self-starter , opportunities will arise to grow and develop within the company.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION :
Manage ordering activities and maintain safety inventory
Support purchasing and negotiation process
Coordinate shortage avoidance
Report to Purchasing Manager
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
Work closely with Inside Sales Coordinators and monitor customer forecast and make sure customer release quantity is met.
Order steel from the Steel Mills based on the forecast
Monthly)
Issue Purchase Order in SAP system
Monitor daily inventory closely. Identify low inventory parts.
Expedite shipments
Monitoring steel mills production status
Shortage avoidance
Back order monitoring
Work with Inside Sales Coordinator
Monthly reporting
shipped quantity vs theoretical quantity comparison)
Weekly reporting of Production numbers
Create supplier KPI report
Monthly)
Report projected inventory levels
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
A recognized degree or diploma in the field of Business, Commerce or Supply Chain.
An interest in the Purchasing field and the trade / commerce of steel.
Work terms or summer employment in purchasing support, distribution, material / inventory control, or automotive parts manufacturing.
Able to communicate effectively in English, able to negotiate, able to operate a personal computer and other office equipment
Strong Excel knowledge
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Geographic Region
London Woodstock