Design and Purchasing Administrator (18-month contract)
- Brampton, ON, Canada
The expected salary range for this position is $40,000 - $50,000 annually. · Full-time
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- The expected salary range for this position is $40,000 - $50,000 annually.
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Original job description
Reporting to the Design & Estimating Manager, the Design and Purchasing Administrator will support the design and purchasing teams by fulfilling administrative tasks related, but not limited to, purchasing activities, work in progress (WIP) orders, engineering drawing releases, and maintenance of clear and updated records in EPICS (Almag's Manufacturing Execution System). Under minimal supervision, this candidate will perform specialized administrative duties that will require an understanding of the Almag sales roadmap and various software including Microsoft Office, EPICS and Salesforce. An organized self-starter with natural inquisitiveness, attention to detail, focus, a natural propensity for critical thought and dedication to excellence will excel in this position.
Duties And Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of this role are detailed below, but not limited to the following:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education / Experience / Technical Skills / Competence
The expected salary range for this position is $40,000 - $50,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.
Our organization may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools to support our recruitment initiatives.
Duties And Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of this role are detailed below, but not limited to the following:
- Create purchase orders (PO) completely and accurately for our outside service providers (OSP)
- Review order acknowledgements and invoices from vendors for accuracy
- Update PO's as required based on pricing, change reports, and other vendor requirements
- WIP open order report maintenance - Follow up and update order status at our OSP while ensuring orders remain on time
- Maintenance of clear and updated records in EPICS for inventory purposes by reviewing receiving reports from shipping as well as keeping any scrap up to date
- Updating and creating various documents (i.e. standard operating procedures, policies and procedures)
- Release engineering drawings internally and to our OSPs
- Fill in for Estimator in their absence or overflow scenarios by completing value add tickets in salesforce
- Fill in for OSP Coordinator in their absence or in overflow scenarios
- Be a strong team player and provide support to team members when needed
- All other tasks as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education / Experience / Technical Skills / Competence
- 1 to 3 years administration experience or a diploma in administration (recent graduates welcome)
- 1-2 years' experience in a detail oriented and fast paced role is recommended
- A strong command of Microsoft computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Effective command of English, written and oral
- Highly self-motivated and charismatic personality
- Ability to work well with numbers is essential
- Strong time management and prioritization skills
- Attention to detail with a passion for excellence is critical
- The ability to do high volume data auditing without experiencing fatigue or allowing mistakes
- High energy level, a positive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment without supervision
The expected salary range for this position is $40,000 - $50,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.
Our organization may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools to support our recruitment initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Create and maintain purchase orders, review vendor acknowledgements and invoices, track open orders with outside service providers, and keep inventory records current in EPICS. Release engineering drawings, update procedures and other documents, provide backup support for estimating and outside-service coordination, and assist the team as needed.
Requirements
Candidates need 1–3 years of administrative experience or an administration diploma; recent graduates are welcome, and 1–2 years in a detail-oriented, fast-paced role is recommended. Requirements include strong Microsoft Office skills, effective English communication, numerical ability, self-motivation, time management, prioritization, and accuracy when auditing high volumes of data.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- EPICS
- Salesforce
- Purchase Order Administration
- Invoice Review
- Vendor Coordination
- Work-in-Progress Order Tracking
- Inventory Record Maintenance
- Data Auditing
- Engineering Drawing Releases
- Document Management
- Attention to Detail
- Numerical Skills
- Time Management
- Prioritization
- Written and Oral Communication
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Administrative
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Engineering
Keywords
- Purchasing
- Purchase Orders
- Outside Service Providers
- Vendor Acknowledgements
- Invoice Review
- Work-in-Progress Orders
- EPICS
- Manufacturing Execution System
- Salesforce
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Engineering Drawings
- Inventory Records
- Receiving Reports
- Scrap Tracking
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Policies and Procedures
- Data Auditing
- Order Status Tracking
- Sales Roadmap
- Estimating
- Administrative Support