Maintenance Purchaser and Material Coordinator Ref: - Langley, Canada - VITRUM INDUSTRIES LTD

VITRUM INDUSTRIES LTD

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Langley, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Purchaser and Material Coordinator to join our team in Langley, BC.

Do you want to be part of a passionate, growing team? Do you want to be part of a Company that excels and exceeds? Do you take pride in delivering high quality in everything you do? Are you interested in a career with the Pacific Northwest's largest architectural glass fabricator?_

If the answer is YES, then read on

This is a full-time, permanent position, with an excellent benefits package, and room for growth.

The Maintenance Purchaser and Material Coordinator will assist maintenance and operations teams in their day-to-day organization of material delivery and inventory.

In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring teams have the materials required available at all times for maintenance, repair, service, or installations.

This role is key and will enable Vitrum Glass to be on time with quality glass products.

Shift Schedule:
Monday to Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Initiates purchase orders (PO) in the system, according to the Purchase Requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures and confirms delivery with suppliers, monitors and tracks supplier performance to purchase order requirements. Update CMMS
Communicates directly with service providers, vendors, and maintenance contractors to schedule repairs, servicing, preventive maintenance, and other projects
Provide a timely response to all requests and inquires
Tracks goods received to verify appropriate delivery and ensure invoice processing
Oversees supplier performance (on time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolves performance issues
Maintain an economically justified level of maintenance supplies inventory to assure efficient and continuous operation in maintenance
Maintain constant communication with maintenance staff to assess their supply requirements
Develop, investigate and evaluate current and future sources & costs of supplies; request quotes for those items not covered by any existing purchase agreements including obsolete parts; contact potential suppliers and negotiate most favorable proposals
Continuously work towards streamlining the PO process
Performing receiving transactions, verification, kitting and putaway
Process and distribute invoices and shipment paperwork for payment and records
Ship components for repair, warranty service, or other purpose
Set up and maintain inventory records in the maintenance IT systems
Ensure the onhand inventory matches records of inventory by performing inventory counts and ensuring processes for tracking are well used
Maintain inventories and replenish as needed all maintenance department consumable supplies
Support the needs of manufacturing operations to improve quality by using metrics, lean methods, and engagement with technical teams
Pitching in when needed to assist in other functional areas of our business
Monitor and control all recyclables: batteries, bulbs, cutting torch tanks, electronics and all other controlled materials used in the maintenance department
Assists with planning/scheduling effort for major plant turnaround, projects, and equipment overhauls

Knowledge/Experience and Skills:

2 to 5 years' experience with order management in an ERP, CMMS, or similar system
Exposure to maintenance operations or similar technical fields
MS Office experience
Strong multitasking and prioritization skills with mínimal supervision
Strong written and verbal English skills
Detailoriented, comfortable with ambiguity
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and keep organized
Able to take direction and follow through completion, yet also selfmotivated to do a great job
Forklift skills and / or ticket an asset
Ability to walk and lift up to 50 lbs

What We Offer:

Extended health benefits
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Longterm disability
Life Insurance
RRSP matching
Career progression
Employee appreciation events
Free onsite parking
Close to transit

At Vitrum Glass Group there is no such thing as a half glass of anything. We are passionate about glass and push to excel and exceed architectural glass boundaries.

We are constantly growing and if you possess the determination to succeed in the dynamic industry of glass fabrication, we want to hear from you.

Equity Statement

Vitrum Glass Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Consistent with our commitment to equity and diversity, we actively recruit from all designated groups. We also provide employment accommodation upon request to current staff members, and to applicants during the recruitment pr