- Location
- Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- Certification
- Source
- Workday
Description
Key Responsibilities:
Supplier Management: Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery and quality of goods.
Purchase Order Management: Creates and processes purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained.
Inventory Monitoring: Tracks inventory levels to determine purchasing needs and prevent stock shortages or excesses.
Cost Analysis: Assists in analyzing costs and negotiating prices with suppliers to achieve cost effective purchasing solutions.
Data Maintenance: Maintains accurate records of purchases, supplier information, and transactions within the company’s procurement system.
Key Skills:
Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate favorable terms and prices with suppliers to ensure the best value for the company.
Analytical Abilities: Proficient in analyzing market trends, pricing data, and supplier performance to make informed purchasing decisions.
Communication Skills: Effective in communicating with suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of requirements and expectations.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous in managing purchase orders, contracts, and inventory levels to prevent errors and ensure accuracy.
Vendor Management: Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors to secure reliable supply chains and favorable terms.
Time Management: Capable of prioritizing tasks and managing multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines and business objectives.
Problem Solving Skills: Ability to identify issues in the supply chain and implement effective solutions to maintain smooth operations.
Knowledge of Procurement Software: Proficient in using procurement and inventory management software to streamline purchasing processes.
Supply Chain Management: Ability to navigate ERP, Ops Management and Logistics where material can be manufactured into a finished product.
Inventory Management: Ability to develop and monitor controls for inventory limits.
Other Qualifications:
Aken - Completed Vocational Training