Administrative Assistant

2 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada Benson Cabinetry & Millwork Full time

The purpose of this position is to ensure the seamless ordering and receiving of all materials required to conduct operations. This includes maintenance of inventory, as well as job specific orders and as-needed items.

This is an additional position, not a replacement or vacancy. The incumbent will work with our current purchaser.

The job includes, but isn't limited to;
- Work with the rest of the team to complete Global Purchasing tasks, including local and international ordering
- Match PO’s to bills, confirmations, check prices and process for payment
- Order trailers and coordinate logistics when required
- Prior to ordering, obtain and compare several prices, and consider factors such as quality, shipping costs, and currency rates and lead time before making a purchasing decision.
- Make and maintain relationships with our vendors
- Be a clear communicator, orally and in writing
- Understand and work with other departments around logístical challenges
- Will be required to learn and adhere to our shipping and receiving processes
- Inventory purchasing will include overseeing the manufacturing processes and current inventory system, and tracking which areas could be reviewed for further efficiencies
- Conduct accurate inventory counts including manual take-offs and hardware
- Some secondary school education is usually required, post-secondary considered an asset
- Extensive computer use including the entire MS suite, Quickbooks is considered an asset
- Experience in account reconciliation, payables, receivables
- Direct experience with purchasing, ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, work with others
- Extensive ability to use cellular communication
- Proven ability to track work in a meticulous fashion
- Ability to read and write fluently in English

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, sexual orientation or other, but for safety we do require that all positions are filled with persons able to undergo the physical demands and requirements of the job. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

We look forward to speaking with you and having you join our team

**Salary**: $42,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Per BC Protocols at all times.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Saanichton, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 1 year (preferred)



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