Purchasing Agent

**THE PERKS**

If working with a team of like-minded, hardworking individuals isn’t enough maybe these exciting perks will convince you:

- COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES
- SUBSIDIZED BENEFITS AND EVENTS
- PAID VACATION
- HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM
- REWARDS & RECOGNITION PROGRAM
- TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
- TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
- ALL THE COFFEE YOU CAN DRINK
- THE BEST PARTIES EVER

**THE WORK**

The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for providing procurement support to obtain economical, punctual, and quality goods and services in an effort to achieve lean operations for jobs ranging in size from $20,000 - $4,000,000. Purchase within company guidelines, through inventory control and seek areas of opportunity which present mutual rewards for both Acapulco Pools and supplier through maintaining profound relationships and establishing new vendors. Duties will include but never be limited to:

- Planning, cost analysis, and negotiation for all goods and services on the assigned job
- Create purchase orders using Jonas
- Adhere to company policies and procedures within approval guidelines before issuing orders to suppliers
- Interact with suppliers on a day to day basis
- Maintain and create new relationships with vendors
- Logistics - arrange freight carriers within Canada and US (internal/external)
- Coordinate project purchases with PC’s/PM’s in order to arrive on time
- Track the status and delivery of purchases
- Site arrangements for site crews (Hotels, Cars, Rentals etc.
- Provide backup support for other purchasers
- Other duties as assigned

**THE SKILLS**
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar project based purchasing role - Construction industry heavily preferred
- College diploma in Materials Management or related program considered an asset
- Previous ERP software experience (1-3 years) - Jonas considered an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Detail oriented - Organized, Accurate, Multi-tasked
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Strong work ethic and professional demeanor, highly motivated team player
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and expedited requirements

Acapulco Pools is an established, privately owned company specializing in swimming pool design, construction and service throughout North America. For over 40 years, we have been traveling across North America, leaving our mark along with some pretty amazing aquatic facilities for communities and families to enjoy for years to come.

We love our pools and our clients, but most of all - we love our employees The Acapulco family consists of over 100 knowledgeable, passionate and fun individuals who all play an important part in bringing our projects to life. We work hard because we truly believe in what we sell, and the quality of our builds.

In addition to saving the world one pool at a time, we are strong believers in finding a balance and having a life outside of work. Our team is made up of road bike enthusiasts, wine connoisseur’s, professional Netflixers, frequent flyers, boat fanatics, dog walkers, devoted sports fans, swimmers (of course) and so much more. Our philosophy is work hard, play hard. We are proud of the work that we do and we like to celebrate that and just about everything else

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Work Location: One location