Purchasing Coordinator
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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You as a Purchasing Coordinator will:
- Place purchase orders & monitor them with vendors, couriers & custom brokers to maintain on-time delivery.
- Facilitate material purchases and manage of our material GA's in general (in coordination with our PM's of course).
- Work Central Purchasing on all site purchases
- Support Central Purchasing Manager
- Receive orders ensuring proper product is received and quantities accurate.
- Maintain product knowledge database in regards to product specs & pictures.
- Perform periodic inventory counts – ensuring stock is maintained at appropriate levels.
- Prepare invoices for approvals & submit in a timely manner to ensure prompt payment to vendors.
- Assist in processing work orders (internal & billable).
- On-site asset and act as the primary go-to for any sort of material purchases.
- Any other general duties and assist site team as required.
Is this the right role for you?
- Experience in Purchasing and Inventory management preferred
- Superior planning and organizing skills with high attention to detail
- Possess strong communication, negotiation and computer skills
- Ability to multi-task and are extremely motivated
- You are able to work well in a team environment
EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.
Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.
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Responsibilities
The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for placing and monitoring purchase orders with vendors and managing material inventory levels. They also facilitate material purchases, process work orders, and provide on-site support for procurement activities.
Requirements
Candidates should have experience in purchasing and inventory management along with strong communication and negotiation skills. The role requires superior planning and organizational abilities, high attention to detail, and the capacity to work effectively in a team environment.
Skills
- Purchasing
- Inventory management
- Planning
- Organizing
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Computer skills
- Multi-tasking
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
Benefits
- Continuous learning
- Opportunity for growth
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Logistics
- Administrative
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Purchasing
- Inventory Management
- Purchase Orders
- Vendors
- Couriers
- Custom Brokers
- Material Procurement
- Project Management
- Central Purchasing
- Product Knowledge
- Inventory Counts
- Invoicing
- Work Orders
- Construction
- Logistics
- Supply Chain