Purchasing Assistant

Stubbe’s is a family-owned and operated company that has been in business for over 40 years. At Stubbe’s, our continued focus is to provide unique, cost-effective, and lasting building solutions.

Stubbe’s started as a small precast company servicing the agricultural market, evolving over the past 40 years to a diversified company that provides a wide range of concrete (related) products and services.

Stubbe’s is known for its forward-thinking solutions, quality and customer service and offers significant experience and expertise in providing optimal solutions for commercial, industrial, residential, and agricultural structures.

Our office is located in Harley, ON (between Brantford, ON and Woodstock, ON)

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager the Purchasing Assistant will assist with forecasting, sourcing, ordering, receiving and distribution of both incoming and outgoing goods.

Your day to day:

• Assist Purchasing department with forecasting, ordering, and receiving of goods in accordance with appropriate specifications and procedures.
• Review purchase requisitions from various departments
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Maintain complete updated purchasing records/data and pricing in the system and/or hardcopy files
• Responsible for the preparation and processing of purchase orders and documents (in accordance with company policies and procedures)
• Approve purchase invoices for payment
• Review, order, receive, and assemble hardware lists in coordination with the project management team.
• Coordinate delivery of hardware with project managers and/or site contacts.
• Assist with dispatching delivery and pickup driver.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
• Distribute goods to appropriate requestors and/or locations
• Maintain paper files of shipping documents, ensuring all shipments contain proper documentation
• Assist with the loading and unloading of deliveries as needed
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships
• Physically handle and distribute packages up to 50lbs
• Unloading or trucks and handling heavy and or awkward loads using a forklift
• Keep up to date with new emerging procurement strategies and procurement related regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

What you need:

An effective Assistant Purchaser at Stubbe’s must have:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Understanding of the production process is an asset
• Forklift Experience an asset
• Some experience with steel or concrete considered an asset
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Good documentation, coordination, and analytical skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of team
• Strong time management skills, with an ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong organizational skills
• Own transportation

What's in it for you?

• Competitive starting rate
• Paid overtime
• Tool allowance
• Straight shifts
• Steady work year round
• Benefits plan
• Group RRSP matching program
• Boot allowance
• Clothing allowance
• Company events

Stubbe's is committed to providing accommodations to those individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Upon request, we will work together to meet any of your accommodation needs.

We look forward to hearing from you!