Purchasing Coordinator
Calgary, AB, Canada
Job Description
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Reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the purchasing of parts and materials to support the Regional service business. The Purchasing Coordinator will be responsible for procuring the required materials from verified vendors in a timely and accurate manner to support in upcoming service work. Orders will be made in compliance with National Procurement Standards with validation on costs and existing inventory on hand.
What we\'ll offer you:
- Culture: Join a supportive and inclusive work environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the core of everything we do.
- Opportunity: A continuous focus on professional development with many opportunities for training & career growth.
- Health & Wellness: Competitive health benefits right from the start including health & wellness spending accounts & maternity leave top-up. Access our employee assistance program for confidential counseling, mental health support, and various resources to help you navigate life\xe2\x80\x99s challenges.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive salary package, ensuring that you hard work and dedication are recognized and rewarded accordingly.
- Flexibility: We understand the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible hybrid work options to help you manage your personal and professional commitments.
- Technology: Work with state-of-the-art tools and technologies that empower you to excel in your role and stay at the forefront of industry trends.
- Safety Focused: We care about you and have committed to a zero-harm workplace.
What you\'ll do:
- Creation of purchase orders from various sources in both FSM and JD Edwards in a timely and accurate manner.
- Work closely with vendors to ensuring timely and efficient sourcing of required parts with any delays and lead times communicated back to the requestor.
- Responsible for the initiation, inputting and variance generation and investigation of both cycle and full inventory counts for assigned locations.
- Appropriately source materials from various vendors based on request while considering cost, lead time and any potential substitutions required.
- Investigate and engage with the field to correct negative inventory in FSM.
- Follow up on open purchase orders with vendors and field staff to remain current.
- Ensure costing is correct for parts orders through validation with quotes to avoid margin erosion and revenue leakage.
- Educate regional employees on inventory control protocols and standards while fostering and maintaining positive relationships.
- Ad hoc duties as required.
What you bring:
- Community College Diploma or equivalent training.
- Minimum of three (3) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience, in related position (i.e. inventory control or purchasing experience).
- Previous experience with propane service/installation and industry knowledge would be an asset.
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Ability to work effectively with seasonal demand pressures and meet fixed time constraints.
- Good understanding of the regional geography across Canada.
- Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) are required with working knowledge for JD Edwards and FSM preferred.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to build positive working relationships.
- Fluency in French/English, both written and verbal, is required.
Superior Propane is Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leading and reliable propane provider. Customers have trusted the experts at Superior to fuel their homes and businesses since 1951. Customer Focus, Performance, Safety, and Winning with People are the four key values that are the foundation of everything that we do.
"Here at Superior Propane we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals. If you have an accommodation need during the recruitment & selection process, we encourage you to connect with us at aoda_hr@superiorpropane.com to let us know how we can enhance your experience."
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Job IdJD2298991
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationCalgary, AB, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned