Purchasing Administrative Assistant

Boshart Industries is based in Milverton, Ontario, (which is located 40 minutes West of Kitchener) with an impressive legacy of over 67 years as a Master Distributor in the plumbing and water well industry as well as a complimentary secondary business in Manufacturing. Our unwavering dedication lies in cultivating excellence among our employees. We achieve this by fostering a secure, enjoyable, and inclusive work environment, where achievements, milestones, and successes are regularly recognized and celebrated.

As a Living Wage Employer, we firmly believe in providing fair and equitable compensation to our valued team members. Alongside competitive salaries, we offer comprehensive health benefits that prioritize the well-being of our employees. Moreover, within our flourishing organization, abundant career growth opportunities await those seeking to forge a rewarding and progressive professional journey.

At Boshart Industries, we are committed to both the personal and professional development of our employees. By combining our extensive experience with a steadfast commitment to creating an empowering workplace, we continue to thrive as an industry leader.

The Purchasing Administrative Assistant is responsible for document handling, system updating, order tracking and other procurement related tasks that support the goals and objectives of the purchasing department.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Understand and utilize company ERP system
- Update and maintain order and vendor information to retain data integrity
- Ensure documents are distributed to required departments
- Review and process shipment packing slips
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery
- Support the Purchasing Team with reports, meeting minutes and data entry
- Work cross-functionally within the organization
- To perform other functions as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- High school diploma
- Related job experience in an office setting

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

- Experience using ERP/MRP systems an asset but not required.

BEHAVIORAL:

- Quick learning and information retention abilities
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a busy environment
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Strong teamwork approach with the ability to work and cooperate with others to accomplish department and corporate goals and objectives
- Results oriented with strong sense of urgency
- Holds self accountable to achieving goals and standards
- Adherence to strict confidentiality

This job description does not imply that these requirements are the exclusive requirements of the position. You will be expected to follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required.

Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (core hours 8:00am - 4:30pm)