Purchasing Agent

Become a part of the Cobra Family:

Cobra Enterprises is a family owned and operated, fast growing business. Cobra values offer a safe and respectful work environment. Looking after employees is one of our main priorities, that is why we offer a competitive benefits package, bi-annual bonuses, competitive salaries, and we like to ensure that our employees take the time they need for vacation. Cobra employees also enjoy opportunities for career growth and development, the benefits of our recognition program, and a fun team environment bringing families together. Apply with Cobra Enterprises today and become part of the Cobra family.

Overview of Position:

Preparing and data entry of Purchase Orders for Cobra Enterprises or it’s divisions. Communicating and taking direction from the Director of Procurement. The right candidate may have the potential to grow into a Purchasing Manager role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchasing and Purchase Order Management.
• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Entering the correct taxation (RST Exempt or not)
• Ensuring items are costed correctly to Job #’s and applying correct cost codes.
• Data entry of the purchase orders.
• Preparing and creating price lists.
• Duplicating PO’s and re-entering missing data.
• Correcting purchase orders (open, change, send out for approval)
• Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports, and price lists.
• Calling vendors for packing slips.
• Following up with vendors / suppliers.
• Revised quotes.
• Processing and coordinating purchases as directed by Director of Procurement.
• Support production through monitoring, scheduling, and expediting parts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or three-year college diploma in a related discipline plus two (2) to four (4) years relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience would be an asset.
• Expert in Excel
• Experience adhering to and enforcing policies, procedures and contract obligations.
• Experience with the development and negotiation of supply strategies and contracts.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Business Dynamics.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work positively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Minimum or Other Qualifications

• Effective verbal and listening communications skills.
• Time management skills.
• Proactive in ensuring job knowledge is current.
• Work in a team environment
• Go getter who can work with minimum supervision.
• Collaborative in dealing with customers and fellow employees.
• Receptive to change - can adapt to changing circumstances.

Work conditions:

May include Extended periods of computer use, sitting, overtime, Noise from office equipment.

Location:

961 Mazur Ave, Beausejour Manitoba

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person