Purchasing Coordinator

**Overview**
Conduit HR is a HR firm specializing in recruitment services and human resources consulting support. We are based in the GTA and serve clients across the nation. Our client is the industry leader in supplying, installing and servicing overhead doors, docks and gate solutions for commercial and industrial facilities since 1912. They are seeking a talented and motivated Account Associate, reporting to the Controller.

We work to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities in which we live. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotions are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs of our clients.

**About the Role**

The Purchasing Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient procurement of goods and services necessary for business operations. This position involves coordinating with vendors, negotiating contracts, and maintaining optimal inventory levels to support the organization's supply chain.

**Responsibilities**:

- Research potential Vendors
- Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers
- Issue purchase orders to vendors, coordinate on delivery dates, follow up on delivery status and dates
- Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing
- Track orders and ensure timely deliveries
- Review quality of purchased products
- Enter order details such as vendors, quantities, prices etc. into the internal database
- Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices
- Prepare reports on purchases including cost analysis
- Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed
- Coordinate with Warehouse staff to ensure proper storage
- Attend trade shows and exhibitions to stay up to date with industry trends

**Experience**:

- Minimum 3 years’ experience within purchasing, (ideally construction purchasing)
- Experience preparing orders/ order reports
- Experience in cost analysis
- Experience researching potential vendors
- Experience in construction, manufacturing and financial industry (preferred

**Skills**
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skill
- Strong analytical, evaluation and negotiation skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project)
- Proficient in Salesforce
- Proficient with common business practices relating to the purchase, pricing, terms of contracts, shipment, taxes, and payment for products and services
- Ability to build strong relationships with customers, including understanding their business needs
- Highly organized
- Must be able to work effectively with mínimal supervision
- Able to effectively work with all types of vendor personalities

**Working Location**
- On site/In person/full time position

**Additional Information**

This is a **Temp to Perm position** (3 months) with a high possibility of moving to full time permanent employment

**Benefits**
- Eligible for vacation and benefits upon full time permanent employment

**Work Schedule**:

- 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with a 30-minute break
- Monday to Friday

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Have you worked in purchasing for construction, manufacturing, or a related industry?
- Do you have experience preparing purchase reports and performing cost analysis?
- What is your level of proficiency with common business practices relating to the purchase, pricing, terms of contract, shipment, taxes, and payment for products and services? High, average, low
- Have you managed purchasing orders for large-scale or complex projects?
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?

**Experience**:

- Microsoft Office: 3 years (required)
- Salesforce: 3 years (required)
- Supply chain/logistics: 3 years (required)
- Purchasing/procurement: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person