Purchasing, Estimating Associate

Role Overview

• Determine whether request can be fulfilled from stock inventory or ordered
• Issue Purchase Order’s (PO’s) to respective vendors ensuring all details are accurate
• Ensure timely purchasing of goods and services
• Ensure that all items purchased are received into various systems timely
• Ensure that items purchased are physically received and pricing is accurate and agreed upon
• Commit company funds at fair market value for items/services, through competitive bids, historical review, or direction of management
• Ensure purchasing of goods and services is within the Limits of Authority of the individuals requesting items
• Ensure inventory levels are sufficient to support the customer, but low enough that all inventory turns regularly
• Complete and respond to all sales enquiries promptly
• Ensure follow up on important tasks or issues
• Issue and follow up on all shipments to ensure all sales are properly costed and invoiced
• Assist in monitoring possible company contracts
• Answer general telephone calls and redirect as required
• Draft and implement any departmental ISO policies and/or procedures
• Ensure compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) regulations and company safety policies and procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, free of potential hazards
• Practice proper ergonomics to prevent strain injuries
• Adhere to office safety procedures, including emergency evacuation routes, fire drills, and building safety protocols
• Report all incidents, accidents, and near misses immediately
• Actively look for and report potential hazards in the workplace
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Secondary school diploma or high school equivalent as a minimum
• Post-secondary education in purchasing/inventory/accounting/logistics
• Five years’ experience in similar role
• Maintain a level of education necessary to keep pace company requirements
• Working with co-workers to ensure timely completion of purchasing/sales/inventory/accounting tasks
• Ensure policies and procedures are being followed
• Proficient computer skills
• Thorough and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of standard purchasing/inventory/accounting/logistics practices and procedures
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills – critical thinking

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including a health spending account
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan / DPSP Plan
• Company BBQ's and Social Events
• Family, friendly environment
• Tool/Safety Boot Allowance and much more....