Contract Purchasing Specialist

1 month ago

New Hamburg, Canada Barentz Full time

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for the planning and purchasing of materials and products to support production schedules, sales forecasting, and inventory schedules as well as the transfer of materials in support of customer demands. Please note this is an eight month minimum contract position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities*

  • Form close working relationships with key contacts to ensure the efficient delivery of material
  • Manage domestic and international principal inventories based on historical usage and sales forecasts
  • Serve as an in-house expert in navigation, interpretation, and processing of inventory and orders within various systems such as Chempax and Overdrive
  • Verify cost information and other details on purchase orders prior to issue and submittal to suppliers
  • Maintain vendor cost book revisions/updates
  • Inquire and maintain information for price and availability of new items
  • Maintain open orders spreadsheet and due dates in ERP system
  • Maintain updates for Customer Service and Sales Teams
  • Receive inbound shipments to warehouse inventory
  • Match receivers with invoices to review and approve for payment
  • Monitor slow moving items for return, disposal, or special sale
  • Prepare transfers between warehouses
  • Provide answers and support for inventory related questions
  • Generate reports and update status spreadsheets
  • Maintain purchasing files for recordkeeping and compliance purposes
  • Interact with Customer Service to achieve 100% on time/in full shipments
  • Interact with Accounts Payable to ensure correct and timely payment information
  • Collaborate with regulatory, commercial, and operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Maintain an understanding of new and existing regulations that may impact the organization’s products and processes
  • Support and lead by example, Barentz’ culture, values and fundamentals
  • Participate in ongoing personal development opportunities
  • Other duties and responsibilities as requested


Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in purchasing, inventory analysis, or materials management
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred or equivalent experience
  • Must be detail oriented with the ability to balance attention to detail with turnaround time
  • Exceptional organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Demonstrated teamwork, productivity, accuracy, dedication, and professionalism
  • Must be fluent in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc. and have strong computer/technical skills
  • Strong problem solving, organizational skills, and communication skills
  • Self‐motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization
  • Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with Barentz’ purpose, strategies and values

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