Purchasing Clerk

**About us**

Theta TTS Inc

Theta TTS is a manufacturer of custom tooling, stamped parts and assemblies, specializing in precision metal formed components for the automotive and manufacturing industries. We are a dedicated group of trades people, technicians, engineers, production personnel, and business professionals. Our company was founded in 1962 on a foundation of technical strength, hard work, honesty, and respect for the individual. Theta is a privately held family business with ownership shared by employees.

**Position**: Purchasing Clerk

**Reports to**: Purchasing Supervisor

**Job Scope**:
The Purchasing Clerk is supporting the Purchasing Team in their day-to-day activities for sourcing, scheduling of products and follow up with suppliers using the ERP system. This position is a contract position for 15 month responsibility coverage.

**Responsibilities**:
Supports negotiation of long term agreements with suppliers and sub-contractors to meet the objectives of the supply chain strategy

Manage and maintain vendor relationships to create long lasting partnerships while achieving financial goals of the organization

Communicate with suppliers and internal customers including Receiving, Scheduling, Accounts Payable, Production and Sales departments to ensure a high level of transparency to maximize efficiency

Schedule part requirements for suppliers for material/services to ensure that delivery schedules are met

Monitor inventory levels and maintain inventories at all agreed levels

Investigate inventory discrepancies of parts related to outside services

Daily performance monitoring of suppliers to ensure that schedules are met

Provides support to the SQA function in order to mitigate and settle claims that arise from non conformances caused by materials/services

Support the analysis of existing expense patterns to minimize cost for the organization

Providing input to optimize the use of the ERP system in conjunction with the IT department of the organization to maximize the potential of the ERP system

Maintain product record information to ensure accuracy of purchasing related system parameters in the ERP system

Supporting Production Scheduling with administrative tasks on a daily basis

Follow any ISO procedures and practices developed for the department and help to optimize processes and related procedures

Follow Company policies and procedures

Maintain safety and housekeeping at all times

Occasionally providing 'back-up' to Customer Service/Scheduling at peak hours and vacation time

Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:
Positive attitude, people person / approachable / friendly / consensus builder

Good negotiation skills, effective communicator

Attention to details

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge and experience with ERP-systems

Technical background a plus

Steel buying experience considered an asset

Ability to work in inch and metric system

Valid driver license

Remain current in job related training and upgrading

Working knowledge of ISO and TS Quality Management Systems

**Working conditions**:
Work is performed in a manufacturing environment both in an office and plant floor

Appropriate safety equipment must be worn based on the task being performed

Dress code will vary from business formal to shop floor labour

Stressful and time sensitive

Overtime, off hour and on-call work might be required

Travel between ThetaTTS operations, to customers and suppliers is required

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 15 months

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Purchasing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Barrie, ON