Prime Location: Conveniently situated near Highways 15 and 40, steps away from public transit options, and featuring ample parking space.
As a rapidly growing company, Cobra Fasteners sees its patented products retailed across major hardware stores throughout Canada, the U.S., and internationally.
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Reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager, the successful candidate will assist the procurement team with supply chain operations, freight logistics, and customs compliance.
Advantages
Dental Care
Disability Insurance
Extended Health Care (or Extended Health Insurance)
Life Insurance
RRSP Matching Program (Group RRSP / Pension Matching)
Company Events (or Social Events)
On-Site Parking
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Purchase Order Management: Evaluate MRP purchase recommendations and issue purchase orders to suppliers.
Technical Support: Distribute product specifications and technical data sheets to vendors and subcontractors.
Cost Verification: Ensure supplier pricing aligns strictly with established agreements and contracts.
Delivery & Order Tracking: Follow up on open purchase orders, secure confirmations, ensure on-time delivery, and update the ERP system accordingly.
Proactive Problem Solving: Communicate potential supply disruptions (delays, quality issues, availability) and propose actionable solutions.
Receiving Cover: Perform system inventory receiving during vacation periods and investigate discrepancies.
Non-Conformance Management: Work closely with the Purchasing Manager and vendors to resolve shipping errors or defective materials.
Inventory Optimization: Collaborate with the team to eliminate stockouts and streamline replenishment strategies.
Import Operations: Monitor international shipping containers and keep tracking reports up to date.
Interdepartmental Procurement: Process internal purchase requisitions across sales, marketing, quality, and production teams.
Vendor Performance: Track and maintain vendor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Freight Coordination: Arrange specialized transportation (supplier pickups, product returns, local freight).
Document Management: Develop and maintain an organized physical and digital filing system.
General Support: Perform other related duties as assigned to support procurement operations.
Qualifications
Education: Associate's Degree (DEC) in Business Administration or a related field;
Experience: 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in procurement or purchasing;
Technical Skills: Proficiency with ERP systems;
Software: Strong command of the MS Office Suite, specifically advanced-intermediate to expert skills in Excel;
Soft Skills: Highly organized, strong ability to prioritize tasks, detail-oriented, and self-motivated;
Language Abilities: Professional working fluency in both English and French (written and spoken) to liaise with international vendors;
Industry Experience: Background in a manufacturing environment is a strong plus.
Summary
This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional with a background in administration to manage supplier relationships and inventory using ERP systems and Excel.
Why You Should Work Here
It’s a dynamic, hands-on position that allows you to showcase your problem-solving skills, collaborate with international vendors, and leverage your expertise in a thriving manufacturing environment.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Prime Location: Conveniently situated near Highways 15 and 40, steps away from public transit options, and featuring ample parking space.
As a rapidly growing company, Cobra Fasteners sees its patented products retailed across major hardware stores throughout Canada, the U.S., and internationally.
Reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager, the successful candidate will assist the procurement team with supply chain operations, freight logistics, and customs compliance.
Advantages
Dental Care
Disability Insurance
Extended Health Care (or Extended Health Insurance)
Life Insurance
RRSP Matching Program (Group RRSP / Pension Matching)
Company Events (or Social Events)
On-Site Parking
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Purchase Order Management: Evaluate MRP purchase recommendations and issue purchase orders to suppliers.
Technical Support: Distribute product specifications and technical data sheets to vendors and subcontractors.
Cost Verification: Ensure supplier pricing aligns strictly with established agreements and contracts.
...
Delivery & Order Tracking: Follow up on open purchase orders, secure confirmations, ensure on-time delivery, and update the ERP system accordingly.
Proactive Problem Solving: Communicate potential supply disruptions (delays, quality issues, availability) and propose actionable solutions.
Receiving Cover: Perform system inventory receiving during vacation periods and investigate discrepancies.
Non-Conformance Management: Work closely with the Purchasing Manager and vendors to resolve shipping errors or defective materials.
Inventory Optimization: Collaborate with the team to eliminate stockouts and streamline replenishment strategies.
Import Operations: Monitor international shipping containers and keep tracking reports up to date.
Interdepartmental Procurement: Process internal purchase requisitions across sales, marketing, quality, and production teams.
Vendor Performance: Track and maintain vendor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Freight Coordination: Arrange specialized transportation (supplier pickups, product returns, local freight).
Document Management: Develop and maintain an organized physical and digital filing system.
General Support: Perform other related duties as assigned to support procurement operations.
Qualifications
Education: Associate's Degree (DEC) in Business Administration or a related field;
Experience: 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in procurement or purchasing;
Technical Skills: Proficiency with ERP systems;
Software: Strong command of the MS Office Suite, specifically advanced-intermediate to expert skills in Excel;
Soft Skills: Highly organized, strong ability to prioritize tasks, detail-oriented, and self-motivated;
Language Abilities: Professional working fluency in both English and French (written and spoken) to liaise with international vendors;
Industry Experience: Background in a manufacturing environment is a strong plus.
Summary
This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional with a background in administration to manage supplier relationships and inventory using ERP systems and Excel.
Why You Should Work Here
It’s a dynamic, hands-on position that allows you to showcase your problem-solving skills, collaborate with international vendors, and leverage your expertise in a thriving manufacturing environment.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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