Purchasing Clerk - Mississauga, Canada - Proax Technologies

Proax Technologies
Proax Technologies
Verified Company
Mississauga, Canada

1 week ago

Sophia Lee

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General Description
In this position, you will use ERP systems to purchase items for distribution in high volumes. Your responsibilities will include obtaining quotes, placing purchase orders, providing forecasts, expediting deliveries and communicating vendor performance metrics. The buyer will work closely with the Proax Sales Team, Branch Managers and Accounting Department. This position requires the use of initiative and independent judgment along with a degree of technical knowledge.


Job Duties / Responsibilities

  • Create purchase orders to fill orders and maintain stock levels for 5 branch locations utilizing existing approved vendors
  • Resolve purchase price variances and inventory adjustments
  • Provide feedback to Sales and Branch Managers regarding product supply issues
  • Perform required expediting functions as required; followup with suppliers on status of orders/backorders
  • Prepare regular stock rotation with Vendors
  • Work with Sales to resolve customer service issues
  • Arrange and monitor the logistics of scheduling shipping requirements and ensure that we are receiving the best freight rates available
  • Work with Accounts Payable to resolved Purchase Order pricing or quantity issues to support prompt vendor payments
  • Develop a strong positive rapport with all our vendors, and become their main contact
  • Work with Vendors to ensure product availability, delivery scheduling and to solve any pricing or other issues.

Requirements / Skills

  • 23 years purchasing experience for distribution
  • Experience using ERP systems to purchase large quantities of items
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Well organized with the ability to multitask in busy work schedule
  • Analytical skills to process and present data and reports for problem solving
  • Selfmotivated person with strong attention to detail
  • 5+ years' experience with Microsoft Office Suite software and Excel is required
  • Familiarity with product line of automation controls is an asset
  • Bilingual (French/English) is an asset

Educational Requirements

  • Supply Chain Management Professional designation (SCMP) or enrollment in the Strategic Supply Chain Management Leadership Program is an asset
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