Purchasing assistant

Advantages
Work-life balance
3 weeks of vacation
Group insurance & Retirement plan with company contributions
Competitive health and wellness benefits starting from your first day of employment
Defined contribution pension plan
Commitment to learning - courses, resources, and tools provided to all employees
Employee assistance program

Responsibilities
Assist in purchasing ingredients, packaging materials, and other items required for production and other services throughout the company.
Interact with suppliers, establishing and maintaining cordial and professional relationships.
Validate sales confirmations, terms, delivery dates, and customs documentation, if applicable.
Follow up with suppliers on open purchase orders.
Update item data, including price lists and specifications.
Obtain and maintain all documents and databases related to purchasing categories.
Generate inventory reports for analysis.
Ensure that actions within the role support the manufacturing of products with the quality and food safety standards defined by the company.
Assist the Purchasing Director and cover their duties during vacations.
Perform other related tasks.

Qualifications
Experience in Manufacturing
Ensure that actions within the role support the manufacturing of products with the quality and food safety standards defined by the company.
Ensure compliance with SQF food safety code requirements and report any food safety issues to the authorized personnel.
DEC in Administration, preferably with a focus on procurement and purchasing.
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing, inventory control, and management systems or related fields.
Knowledge of ERP systems and/or inventory systems would be an asset.
Bilingue

Summary
Is this role in Laval of interest to you, or are you simply exploring new career opportunities?

Contact me to discuss further!
By email: Karine.durand@randstad.ca

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