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THE JOB
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Administrator provides a high level of clerical support, administrative work and coordination between the Purchasing team and its internal and external customers. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce purchase orders, sales confirmations, remanufacturing runs, lists, reports and related documentation with attention to detail, thoroughness and accuracy.
- Maintain an organized and efficient purchasing system that captures useful information about suppliers, including cost, statistical details, historical information and potential considerations (Salesforce).
- Consistently be proactive and ensure timely delivery of all inbound and direct shipments.
- Communicate any issues to sales/purchasing/admin as required.
- Assume all administrative responsibilities associated with purchasing.
- Work with the Logistics team to support Purchasing.
- Maintain up-to-date oddball/overstock lists.
- Assist team members with daily tasks.
- Perform administrative duties pertaining to purchasing.
- Help develop systems to streamline workflow and processes.
- Assist in reporting on all Purchasing KPIs.
- Assist in tracking overstock and oddball items.
- Assist in making Sales aware of old stock available.
- Update supplier and potential supplier lists through Salesforce.
- Carry out responsibilities in accordance with company core values, policies and applicable law.
- Participate in training and cross-training initiatives.
Knowledge & Skills Required
- Extremely organized
- Team player
- Positive attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Proactive and a doer
- Good follow-up skills and strong attention to detail
- Strong working knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel and Outlook
- Previous administrative experience considered an asset
The Company
Weston Forest originated as a family business in 1953. Today we are a vital, dynamic organization, repeatedly recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, recipient of the Canadian Business Excellence Awards for Private Businesses, and winner of Waterstone Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures Award. Weston Forest is certified as a Great Place to Work®!
Our culture is one of personal growth, continuous improvement, and opportunity. It is vibrant, informal, and inclusive. We live by our brand promise: “YOU’LL LOVE DOING BUSINESS WITH US”.
Our Core Values:
- Entrepreneurial organization committed to continuous improvement
- We do what we say
- Inspiring personal and professional growth
- Your success is our success
- More than just a place to work
- Results matter, but people matter more
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