REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field – preferred
• Relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sales and marketing principles is an asset.
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in appropriate software.
• Critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  If you have purchasing experience and this role interests you, send your resume to: jayne@grandriverpersonnel.ca
  NOTE: Only those with past purchasing experience will be considered and should send their resume.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research, select and purchase quality products and materials
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing
• Process purchase orders and update management on status of orders
• Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels
• Schedule and verify purchase deliveries
• Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions
• Coordinate with production staff, management, and stockroom as required to ensure adequate stock is on hand.
• Maintain the supplier database, accurate transaction records and related documents.
• Support the company’s annual inventory count
• Develop improved purchasing strategies to reduce cost, improve inventory turnover and effectively utilize available storage space
• Generate production work orders for parts manufacturing and track progress, enter competed work orders
• Assist Management with implementation and management of the MRP system
• Ensure product Bills of Materials are accurately maintained and updated as required
• Other duties as may be assigned