Purchasing Support

Job Description

Our Current Opening is for Purchasing Support

Duration: Full Time Days (40-44 hours per week; must be flexible)

Pay: Hourly, Bi- weekly, OT after 44 hours

Reports To: 1.S.D Plant Manager and Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Support Job Duties:

-negotiating prices, terms of sale including payment dates with suppliers and manufacturers

-prepare request for quotes and negotiate purchase terms & conditions and pricing & delivery times with Suppliers

-prepare and issue Purchase Orders and agreements

-email approved Purchase Orders to Suppliers Representatives

-ensure delivered items are received correctly and applied in the system following the flow process of Purchase Order to Accounts Payable Coordinator

-coordinate with Accounts Payable and follow the proper process using the system (E2) for “Vendor Returns”

-resolve issues and concerns with suppliers

-check the status of aging purchase orders and follow-up with partners for information on scheduled shipments and back-orders

-scheduling deliveries of inventory to ensure that items are received on time

-monitoring shop supply inventory

-following protocol for processing orders. Locating suppliers, researching goods, services and Materials and Processing Purchase Orders

-determining whether orders meet specifications for color, style, size, and other requirements

-responsible for the day-to-day operations in purchasing working closely with the Purchasing Manager, suppliers, and other members of the team to ensure that the department runs smoothly and efficiently. This is a fast paced department that operates a just-in-time delivery system. You must be able to multitask and assist with the demands of the Purchasing manager, suppliers, and other members of the team.

-move materials around the shop to ensure they are located in proper areas as required and stored correctly

-load and unload shipments using a lift truck

-inspect components when they arrive to ensure no damage and are correct items

-assist in receiving by sorting packages and reviewing packing slips to verify proper receipt of items as listed and receive them to “stock” or “Order/Job#”. Separating received items in proper bins by checking Purchase Order and Bill of Material for proper Job and Part associated.

-approve purchase orders within your set value limit

-other duties as assigned

Purchasing Support Skills and Qualifications:

-ability to multitask

-strong communication skills

-meticulous and accurate when making notes

-drive to meet deadlines

-knowledge of manufacturing production and processes

-thorough attention to detail

-ability to establish and develop relationships with internal and external sources

-analytical thinking skills

-ability to be flexible and open to changes

-self-motivation is key

On-the-job training from Purchasing Manager or other experienced employees. Training to include instruction on the company’s purchasing process, software, shop operations, etc.

1 Source Design is willing to train the right candidate!

We offer competitive pay, good health/dental benefits, and possible annual bonus based on the company’s performance.

If you’d like to be part of our team….APPLY NOW

We are committed to a candidate selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. In order to ensure candidates are assessed in a fair and equitable manner, accommodations will be provided to prospective employees in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Please notify the company representative at time of contact with accommodation requests.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Do you have at least one year of experience in a purchasing role or a two year diploma in business or logistics?
• Do you have your own transportation to/from work or a way of getting to/from work?
• What do you expect to be paid per hour?

Work Location: In person