Purchasing Assistant

1 week ago

Amherst, Canada EPC Industries Limited Full time

**PURCHASING ASSISTANT (Full Time - Contract)**

Emmerson Packaging is a third-generation family-owned company. We are an industry leader in flexible packaging solutions, and we love what we do We pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding the highest quality standards in everything we do, including adding talented people to our team This passion and pride have won us the distinction of being named one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for 16 years running.

**_ This is a full-time, temporary position ending May 2026_**.

**Our Values say it best**:

- We enhance our lives by helping others succeed
- We care about our clients, each other, and our communities
- We are responsible for the outcome of our actions
- We strive to do the right thing, even if it costs us

**JOB SUMMARY**:
The **Purchasing Assistant** provides clerical and administrative support within the Purchasing Department.

**JOB TASKS**:

- Processes fully released purchase orders
- Investigates pricing issues on invoices
- Traces late purchase orders
- Expedites purchase orders
- Takes meeting minutes as required; prepares and distributes minutes
- Updates information records in SAP
- Enters new suppliers in SAP
- Assists with the maintenance of material and vendor databases
- Investigates vendor incidents; provides resolutions to problems
- Prepares reports to support the purchasing function

**COMPETENCIES**:

- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel software programs
- Must have strong time management and organizational skills; able to multi-task effectively
- Must have strong communications skills, both verbal and written
- Must have strong interpersonal skills
- Must have a demonstrated strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy; detail-oriented

**REQUIRMENTS**:

- Complete testing per WI 6.2.1.2 - General Hiring Practice Guidelines
- Secondary school (High School) diploma

**PREFERRED**:

- Previous experience in a purchasing role
- Experience using SAP software

**What's in it for YOU?**

- Competitive wages
- On site gym and cafeteria
- Being part of an awesome team

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