SKILLS REQUIRED

Completion of a college-level Purchasing/Customs/Supply Chain program or equivalent experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Strong computer and data entry skills.
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel spreadsheet software.
Familiar with AS/400 and ERP systems an asset.
Experience in a technical manufacturing environment an asset.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $34,400.00-$80,051.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Markham, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (required)
• Tool Knowledge: 1 year (required)
• Technical Buying: 2 years (required)
• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In perso

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Purchasing Assistant works as a member of the purchasing team and will be responsible for performing a variety of purchasing, inventory and customs functions in support of various departments throughout the organization.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Enters purchase orders into the AS/400 and/or Visual Manufacturing ERP system.
Initiates follow-up as necessary to ensure order information is correct.
Liaises with vendors to confirm product availability, delivery schedule and pricing.
Follows up with vendors to expedite purchase orders as required.
Physically receives, inspects and distributes products as required.
Receives and reviews purchase requisitions for accuracy.
Reviews new products and part numbers with Technical staff to ensure accurate data entry.
Issues Purchase Orders and schedules deliveries for supplies, materials, equipment and services.
Sources goods and obtains quotes from vendors for non-stock items.
Administers sub contract services for items requiring modification external to premises, including generation of work orders, issuing PO’s, communication with vendors, quality inspection of received tools and receiving items into AS/400.
Prepares and maintains purchasing files, reports and records.
Writes AS/400 query reports as requested by senior management.
Helps coordinate all inventory counts.
Maintains data base for Country of Origin, tariff codes and product descriptions and updates on AS/400.
Reviews customs brokerage invoices for accuracy of currency, Country of Origin and Tariff Codes inputs and communicates amendments as required.
Manages communication with vendors and customs broker for receipt of annual NAFTA documentation and all other customs related queries.