Job Title: Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to join our team on a 6-month contract with the potential for extension. You will be working in a dynamic environment with a world-leading automation company, where you will play a crucial role in managing purchasing documentation and maintaining supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

Process purchasing documentation such as requisitions, purchase orders, and cancellation forms in accordance with company procedures.Monitor and maintain purchase order deliveries, liaising with production coordinators to administer changes with minimal impact on production schedules.Expedite and resolve issues with suppliers regarding costs, quality, quantity, and delivery of goods.Communicate with and evaluate vendors to ascertain their ability to meet company requirements, goals, and objectives.Negotiate prices, credit terms, discounts, and delivery arrangements with suppliers.Keep informed of new sources of supply for materials and services.Perform ongoing reviews of product, service, equipment, and expense usage to identify cost-saving opportunities.Resolve invoicing discrepancies and present them for approval.Effectively use historical data and benchmarking to ensure competitive pricing.Assist high level team members with special projects and tasks as required.Act as a key resource for staff by assisting in research and development of product, service, and equipment alternatives.Adhere to all company procedures and departmental policies.Ensure all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the company's Code of Business Conduct.

Essential Skills

Experience in purchasing, subcontract management, supply chain, and procurement.Proficiency in expediting materials and purchase orders.Experience with vendor management and ERP systems (JDE).Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and logistics.Ability to manage delivery timelines effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Member of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC).Understanding of engineering drawings.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing setting within an office environment, requiring interaction with production and engineering departments. Reporting to a director and a team lead, the position requires strong communication and collaboration skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cambridge, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $30.32/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cambridge,ON.

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\n À propos d'Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.\n

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Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

\n\n \n About Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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