Job Description

Location

:Brantford,ON

Address

:84 Shaver Street

Job status

:Permanent

Work shift

:Day

Starting date

: As soon as possible

DESCRIPTION

Cambridge Pro Fab Inc. is a family-owned Canadian manufacturing company with over 36 years of experience in providing products and solutions to our customers. As a North American leader in supplying steel ducting for oil, gas, and coal projects within the power generation industry, we pride ourselves on delivering reliable, predictable, and flexible fabrication services.

Summary

We are seeking a Purchasing Agent to join our team at Cambridge Pro Fab Inc. In this role, you will be responsible for managing vendor relationships and procurement processes to ensure that our manufacturing operations run smoothly. Your contributions will be vital in maintaining our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Hours of Work:

6:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday to Thursday

Wages:

To be discussed.

Responsibilities

Manage relationships with vendors to ensure optimal pricing and quality of materials.


Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms.


Procure materials and supplies necessary for production in a timely manner.


Process purchase orders, including entering existing POs into the ERP software, updating POs as required, and expediting vendors as required.


Perform systemic receiving activities for consumable goods, project materials ensuring closure of systemic POs upon completion.


Follow up with vendors are required, supporting QA document requirements and receipt of good requirements when needed


Placement of purchase orders with direction from the purchasing manager.


Assist with inventory management including material verifications and inventory management.


Ability to interpret a wide variety of pack slips/BOL.


Keeps accurate records of all transactions and purchase orders


Perform at a high standard while meeting deadlines


Filing of purchasing documents both systemically and physically


Work closely with accounting to ensure that vendor invoices can be traced to purchasing documents


Scanning of associated work documents to assist purchasing and accounting


Troubleshoot systemic issues that involve purchase orders, purchase order receiving and invoicing


Monitor market trends to identify potential cost-saving opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS

Level of education

: College

Status

: Completed

Work experience (years)

: 3-5 years

Written English

: Advanced

Spoken English

: Advanced

REQUESTED SKILLS

Requirements

Proven experience as a Purchasing Agent or in a similar procurement role.


Strong negotiation skills with a track record of successful vendor management.


Familiarity with ERP systems and supply chain processes.


Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with teams.

BENEFITS

Accidental death insurance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Medical and paramedical expenses coverage

On-going training

Registered retirement savings plan

Reimbursement of tuition fees

Supplies

: work boot allowance, RX safety glasses coverage.

Vision care insurance

Years of service recognition