Purchasing Assistant

Prepare, analyze, and negotiate Requests for Proposals (RFP) with local suppliers for delivery of raw materials to be used for production of goods. Manage inventory and input received materials into manufacturing management software system. Responsible for monitoring stock levels and updating order records.

• Coordinate the movement of purchased materials.
• Compile data from vendor invoices and supporting documents to verify accuracy of billing data and to ensure receipt of items ordered.
• Compile data to generate weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to be used for cost-saving initiatives.
• Compare invoices against purchase orders and shipping and receiving documents to verify receipt of items ordered.
• Contact suppliers regarding errors in partial or duplicate shipments, prices, and substitutions.
• Prepare and fill out payments to suppliers, whether by cash, check, credit, and other forms of payment.
• Interact and negotiate with suppliers.
• Form payment strategies to make timely A/P payments and mitigate supplier objections.
• Investigate payment problems while following A/P policies and procedures.
• Communicate all delays or variances of inbound freight to the appropriate parties.
• Maintain strict control over inventory levels for production in order to meet internal and external demand of product.
• Operate within an annual budget.
• Maintain appropriate and complete documentation regarding regulated products.
• Identify discrepancies between shipments and orders and take action.
• Investigate causes of lost or damaged shipments and other matters; make adjustments or conduct negotiations as necessary.
• Monitor stock levels.
• Input received materials into manufacturing management software system to ensure inventory is up to date.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Post Secondary Diploma in Purchasing.
• (1-2) years' experience with Supply Chain Management.
• Strong knowledge of payment regulations and fair credit practices.
• Strong diplomatic, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of budgets and internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency with shop management software and spreadsheet programs and applications.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Excellent teamwork and team building skills.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments and suppliers.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite.

Working Conditions

• Interactions with suppliers using negotiation tactics.
• Attend meetings.
• Inspect received materials.
• Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computer and peripherals.

MetalCor Building Systems is a young, rapidly growing company manufacturing and installing high quality metal structures for a variety of applications including storage, industrial, commercial, and agricultural. As a family-owned business, work-life balance and personal relationships are priorities. We are committed to excellence in all that we do and in our employment relationships. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are willing to accommodate individual needs in the application process upon request.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $22.00-$25.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• supplier change management: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Strathroy, ON N7G 4L9 (required)

Work Location: In person