Purchasing Agent

_**Purchasing Agent**_

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Purchasing of all supplies and materials required for the manufacturing of our product.
- Sourcing/Purchasing of parts and materials for building and equipment maintenance.
- Ensuring proper quantities, quality and price of materials.
- Sourcing product and availability to fit our needs while ensuring the best purchasing price.
- Tracing shipments and follow up on goods.
- Creating work orders from drawings while working in an office environment.
- Managing inventory levels and pricing.
- Ensuring inventory is arriving at the required times to meet production needs.
- Negotiating purchasing pricing and terms with suppliers.
- Working with sales and production staff to generate forecasts of inventory requirements based on sales forecasts.
- Expediting orders when required for changes in production schedules.

**Skills & Abilities**:

- 2-4 years previous purchasing experience.
- Mechanical background would be a great asset.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
- Excellent English both written and verbally.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to problem solve and manage competing requests in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
- Self-directed and organized with the ability to multi-task, follow-up and prioritize to complete assignments on tight deadlines.

Applicants must be a permanent Canadian resident and willing to relocate. AGI offers competitive wages as well as a comprehensive group benefit package and RRSP plan.

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person