Buyer Coordinator

Job Title: Buyer Coordinator
Location: Markham, ON
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m, on-site
Salary: $55,000–$63,000 per year

Kelly Services is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer Coordinator for our client, a manufacturing organization located in Markham, Ontario.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or an early-career professional looking to build a career in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management. Candidates with foundational purchasing knowledge, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtain supplier quotations, compare pricing, and recommend purchasing options based on cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, coordinate purchasing approvals, and support credit card and online purchases.
• Monitor orders, follow up with suppliers, and expedite deliveries to meet production requirements.
• Review and maintain supplier documentation, including certificates of compliance, ISO certificates, shipping documents, and invoices.
• Support inventory management, inventory reporting, and incoming inspections for critical materials.
• Coordinate deliveries, transportation, and collections involving external service providers.
• Arrange courier shipments and maintain accurate records of off-site inventory, deliveries, and pickups.
• Support customs clearance activities and verify applicable duties and taxes.
• Resolve supplier issues involving damaged shipments, missing documentation, and delivery discrepancies.
• Provide purchasing and inventory updates to Accounts Payable and other internal departments.
• Maintain positive supplier relationships and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with administrative duties and special projects as required.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 1–2 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience
• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of purchasing principles and a strong interest in developing procurement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly; SAP experience is an asset
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, resourceful approach with the confidence to identify issues and propose solutions.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a small team.

Benefits:

• Annual bonus eligibility
• Vacation entitlement and employee benefits offered
• Optional RRSP program, with employer matching contributions up to 3%.
• Opportunity to develop purchasing, supplier management, and inventory coordination skills within a manufacturing environment.

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