Assistant Purchaser

Located in Harley, ON. 

Are you ready to join a team that pushes the boundaries of innovation through strategic procurement? We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join our team!

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager the Purchasing Assistant will assist with sourcing, ordering, receiving and distributing of both incoming and outgoing goods.  

What you'll do:

• Assist Purchasing department with ordering and receiving of goods
• Review purchase requisitions from various departments
• Maintain complete updated purchasing records/data and pricing in the system and/or hardcopy files
• Responsible for the preparation and processing of purchase orders and documents (in accordance with company policies and procedures)
• Approve purchase invoices for payment
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
• Distribute goods to appropriate requestor's and/or locations
• Maintain paper files of shipping documents, ensuring all shipments contain proper documentation
• Assist with the loading and unloading of deliveries as needed
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships
• Physically handle and distribute packages up to 50lbs
• Unloading of trucks and handling heavy and/or awkward loads using a forklift
• Other duties as assigned

What you'll need:

• High school diploma or GED 
• Understanding of the production process is an asset
• Forklift Experience 
• Some experience with steel or concrete considered an asset
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Good documentation, coordination, and analytical skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of team
• Strong time management skills, with an ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong organizational skills