IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
Job Description
The Purchasing Coordinator role will focus on procuring all supplies and materials at competitive prices and terms, maintaining appropriate inventory levels to meet production and business needs and providing management with information to assist in operational decision-making. This individual will also be working closely with vendors, business personnel and Accounts Payable to ensure that an efficient and effective procurement process is in place.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability
- RRSP Match
- Paid Vacation
- Floating Days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Engagement Events
- Awards and Recognition
- Tuition reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Perks & Discounts
Job Responsibilities
- Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability and determine cost effective procurement strategies for the company.
- Process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies, services, equipment and raw materials
- Implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
- Negotiate and mange vendor contracts to take on equipment and parts sourcing duties
- Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers
- Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
- Accurately enter received products into JD Edwards in a timely manner
- Support inventory control of finished goods and raw materials
- Administer on-line purchasing systems
- Arrange for disposal of surplus materials
- Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales
- Maintain records of goods ordered and received
- Ensure purchased items are delivered timely and as specified on the purchase order
- Represent company in negotiating with suppliers. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail
- Maintain appropriate customs documentation such as Certificates of Origins for imported goods.
- Assess supplier performance including quality, delivery lead-time and accuracy of documentation.
- Perform other administrative duties including but not limited to daily filing/organizing documents, maintaining office supplies, recording meeting minutes, and generating reports
- Provide backup for the IKO Calgary Purchaser
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- Supply Chain Management Professional Certification (CMPC) preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Familiarity with JD Edwards systems (preferred).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational abilities and effective project prioritization.
- Analytical mindset with accurate data entry skills (attention to detail is essential).
Note: This is a Safety Sensitive position
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Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
