Purchasing Coordinator

**Position Summary**:
The Purchasing Coordinator will research and evaluate suppliers on cost, selection, service, distribution, and availability before using their clear and concise communication skills to negotiate deals and purchases. They will use their keen attention to detail to order supplies, track the progress of shipments, and troubleshoot any issues along the way.

Note: Two to three month Temporary Position to fill a Temporary Leave with potential of becoming full time with benefits.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Conduct all purchasing duties in compliance with Cansco Control Systems requirements.
- Source best value price and delivery information from approved suppliers/vendors for materials requested.
- Prepare and send purchase orders within Cansco Control Systems ERP System.
- Communicate with suppliers for order confirmations, shipping dates, package details, and ready-to-ship dates.
- Manage the Purchase Order register and all Purchase Order specific documents.
- Report and correct all receipt and invoice non-conformances with supplier/vendor, utilize CANSCO department heads as required.
- Manage and maintain Approved Vendors List (AVL).

**Requirements and Qualifications**
- Experience in procurement, preferred
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- A willingness to learn and adapt to change.
- The ability to work accurately with close attention to detail.
- The ability to work within a team setting in a fast-paced, growing environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to interact comfortably with a wide range of individuals in theorganization.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

**The Benefits**
- Competitive compensation package: salary is commensurate with experience
- Opportunity for growth and advancement.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans.
- Training and development opportunities available to enhance your skill set

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2-3 months

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Blackfalds, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person