Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator

**Delco Perks & Benefits**
- **Retirement Support**:We provide every employee with RRSP matching for their long-term plans.
- **Health & Wellness**:Staying healthy is important; we provide health, dental, life, and disability insurance, along with our employee assistance program.
- **Development Opportunities**:We value our employee career development by offering professional support, a training reimbursement program, Lunch n' Learns, etc.
- **Social**:We enjoy getting together at our company golf tournament, Christmas party, summer BBQs, etc.
- **Culture**:Join our innovative, collaborative, and energetic environment.
- **Flexibility**:We try to accommodate real life as much as possible and know that work is just a part of our daily lives.
- **Facilities**:Delco’s head office in Saskatoon, located right off the South Saskatchewan River, is surrounded by walk and bike paths. The office also houses an in-office gym fully equipped with showers and locker facilities as well as a Delco Employee Lounge equipped with a golf simulator complete with multi-sport options, flat screen TV’s, gaming systems, and a seating and refreshments area.

**Responsibilities**
- Perform all aspects of purchasing materials and equipment used by our service and commissioning teams, as well as inventory. Distribution and control of the purchased items also fall into this role.
- Create and distribute purchase orders.
- Purchase order vs invoice review for payment authorization
- Choosing appropriate freight and logistics options for purchased and/or sold materials.
- Identify and resolve issues related to product quality, warranties, delivery issues, shipping irregularities, and loss.
- Maintain an accurate cost sheet for inventoried and commonly used products
- Perform inventory cycle counts, and spot counts.
- Work with Accounting and Shipping & Receiving departments to achieve efficient movement of products and documentation.
- Identify the products to be purchased, the most appropriate supplier for products, confirm all aspects of pricing, confirm deliveries, and maintain an inventory control database.
- Compare and negotiate pricing with established suppliers, as well as consider new suppliers where appropriate.
- Work with our team to evaluate the quality of products used, the reliability of suppliers, and their ability to supply products in a timely manner.
- Adjust procurement strategies for the benefit of Delco when necessary.
- Record and track purchases from vendors from transit to delivery.
- Ensure vendors are consistently assessed for transit speeds and pricing to utilize the best possible vendor option.
- Maintain inventory accuracy by completing perpetual and quarterly inventory counts in addition to spot checks with inventory adjustments.
- Receive and organize inventory.

**Required**
- Training, work experience, diploma, or degree in one of the following fields: engineering (technician, technologist, or degree) in all disciplines, electrical, instrumentation, or mechanical/ plumbing.
- Experience in purchasing and inventory control would be considered an asset, but not required.
- Willingness to complete repetitive tasks and is self-motivated.
- Strong organizational skills. Proven ability to multi-task and exercise independent judgement
- Attention to detail, ability to identify the root cause of a problem, and solve it.
- Excellent oral and written communication. Proficiency in English is an absolute requirement.

**About Us**

Delco Water, a division of Delco Automation Inc., is a Canadian leader in the water and wastewater industry. Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Delco Water specializes in customized water treatment solutions and offers equipment integration, plant automation, and site services. Our client base is spread across Western Canada and other parts of North America in the municipal, commercial, and industrial sectors.

Delco Water strives to be on the leading edge of water and wastewater treatment technologies by focusing on continuous improvement and customer success. At Delco, we pride ourselves on delivering superior products and customer service. We believe going the extra mile for our customers and building positive relationships is important to help them meet and exceed their expectations.

Delco Water offers a fast-paced, exciting working environment in an industry that is constantly evolving. Our work is dynamic, and the team embraces new challenges and opportunities that arise every month.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to provide proof of double COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests weekly.

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