Purchasing Coordinator, Essex (Belle River)

Prospiant, 2035 Spinks Dr, Kingsville, ON N9Y2E5, CAN

$26 CAD to $32 CAD. Additional compensation, including bonuses, may be available.

Primary Responsibilities

Purchases materials or other goods and/or coordinates activities involved with procuring products and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies.

Receives and reviews requisitions requesting goods or services.

Interviews and confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.

Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items.

Expedites orders and requests as needed.

Determines method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid and prepares purchase orders or bid requests.

Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.

Maintains procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.

May work with manufacturers or persuade potential vendors to undertake the manufacturing of custom‑designed items according to user's specific needs and specifications.

Coordination and scheduling of outside processing through delivery to the job site, inclusive primarily of coating and secondarily of fabrication.

Schedule/coordinate FTL and LTL shipments from outside processors to job site or Prospiant Plant, based on job requirements and designated due dates.

Procurement of project‑specific goods and/or services. Document updates in project files.

Purchase Order maintenance related to shipping date changes, pricing updates, and changes in material requirements.

Document receipt of goods or services provided to and/or by outside processors (Epicor Receipt).

Review and verify invoices for payment. Document in project files.

Assists with the import/export documentation for international freight.

Position Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics/Purchasing/Related

3+ years experience in Logistics/Purchasing/Related

Experience in Microsoft Suite with proficiency in Excel

Previous use of ERP System (Epicor preferred) but not required.

Able to communicate in English (verbal and written) in a clear and conscious manner.

Documentation and organizational skills

Ability to sit up to 8 hours a day.

Ability to traverse active construction sites.

Ability to look at a computer up to 8 hours a day.

Gibraltar is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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