Job Description

Robert Half has a Purchasing Coordinator position available just for you! This position is a temporary/contract role in the Surrey, British Columbia area. The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for researching suppliers, negotiating pricing and purchasing goods or services. They will also manage relationships with vendors and monitor orders to maintain quality, expedite orders and ensure compliance to procurement policies and contract terms

In this role, you will:

- Process or complete purchasing documentation, including requisitions, purchase orders, data filing and classifying purchase requirements to the Chart of Accounts.

- Purchase materials and services, clarifying requirements with employees and user departments.

- Research, source and negotiate quality, pricing and delivery of products, including using historical and other benchmarking data, to ensure competitive pricing.

- Build and maintain trusted relationships with vendors to sustain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to contracts.

- Oversee the Maximo RFQ process for defined commodity spend in multiple areas, Fraser Surrey, Prince Rupert, Vancouver and Nanaimo.

- Working with the Supervisor, Assets and Inventory, oversee the receiving activities to ensure timeliness, accuracy and compliance with policy, including follow up and coordination of delivery of goods and services.

- Monitor vendor compliance with Contractor Management Software.

- Provide procurement support to stakeholder departments.

- Provide administrative assistance as required by the Contract Analyst and the Manager, Contracts.

- Work with AP as required to ensure a seamless procure to pay process

Requirements

• Post Secondary diploma or equivalent, with additional certifications or coursework in purchasing, supply chain management, or related field preferred.
• Experience in purchasing or procurement: Prior experience working as a purchasing assistant or in a similar role is highly desirable. Familiarity with purchasing processes, vendor management, and procurement systems is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail: Excellent accuracy and attention to detail are critical in a purchasing role to ensure the correct ordering of materials, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to procurement policies and procedures.
• Proficient computer skills: Proficiency in using computer systems, spreadsheets, and purchasing software is necessary. Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or procurement software is an advantage.
• Effective communication and teamwork: Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for collaborating with vendors, internal departments, and team members. The ability to work well in a team-oriented environment and effectively communicate information related to purchasing activities is important.

Robert Half