Stockkeeper / Purchaser

hands-on organization. You will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of inventory—from researching competitive vendor pricing and initiating purchases to receiving goods and ensuring they are correctly coded and stored. Beyond simple maintenance, you will lead a significant project to overhaul the current stores, transitioning the space into a streamlined, digital, and self-service environment that meets the high demands of technical laboratory requirements.

In this business administration role, you will act as a key point of contact for staff, providing expert assistance with tool and part requirements while maintaining meticulous records in Excel and Smartsheets. If you are an organized professional who thrives on process improvement and enjoys a dynamic, social work environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on operational workflows.

Advantages
• Competitive hourly wage of $21.88.
• Opportunity for a long-term assignment with the possibility of extension.
• Comprehensive on-site training and support from experienced team leads.
• Work in a social, engaging, and welcoming team environment.
• Daytime working hours (7:00 am - 3:00 pm or 7:30 am - 4:00 pm) promoting work-life balance.

Responsibilities
• Research and gather competitive pricing quotes from various vendors to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
• Manage the intake of purchase requests and coordinate with specialized purchasers for order fulfillment.
• Receive incoming deliveries, identify items, and verify accuracy against purchase orders.
• Organize and maintain inventory stores by class code and specific laboratory requirements.
• Process returned tools and equipment, ensuring everything is properly placed and recorded.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and assist in the transition to a full digital inventory system.
• Collaborate with teams to suggest and implement process improvements for store operations.
• Provide professional and prompt assistance to staff members regarding inventory and tool needs.

Qualifications
• Exceptional organizational mindset with a proactive approach to process optimization.
• Professional email and verbal communication skills for vendor and team interaction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically basic to intermediate Excel for tracking.
• Familiarity with Smartsheets or a willingness to learn new administrative software.
• Ability to adapt to different personalities and thrive in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong analytical skills to compare pricing and identify the best value for purchases.
• Basic technical aptitude to handle various proprietary and generic tools.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to workplace procedures.

Summary
• Previous experience in a stockroom, warehouse, or shipping/receiving environment is highly preferred.
• Junior background in project management or business administration is a major asset.
• Availability for an immediate start.
• High school diploma or equivalent; education in supply chain or finance is a plus.
• Successful completion of a standard pre-screening and virtual interview process.

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.