Purchasing Coordinator - Burnaby, Canada - Associated Fire Safety Group Inc.

Associated Fire Safety Group Inc.

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Burnaby, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Our Mission Statement:

- "At Associated Fire Safety Group, we provide our customers the same level of commitment and professionalism that they devote to their communities._

Who We Are:

Associated Fire Safety Group Inc, a major player in Western Canada for the supply and maintenance of firefighting equipment, is looking for a new member to join the team.

The company has grown over the last 30 years to currently being a dominant player in the supply of firefighting equipment in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Yukon.

We pursue excellence in customer service, strive for continual improvement and develop insights in every part of our business.

The Customers we are lucky enough to support will be customers for life, and as such this unique industry is heavily weighted on relationships, trust, and communication - qualities we look for in all our employees.

What You Will be Doing:

Do you like to wear many hats, and hate being bored? Do you like to dazzle with your customer service? Does personal success motivate you, but you also find satisfaction in helping others succeed and creating innovative solutions within a collaborative team environment.

Are you energetic with a keen bias for execution, speed, and accomplishment? As the role of our Purchasing Coordinator, you'll be responsible for a variety of tasks and roles that include:

Maintain and improve relationships with suppliers and colleagues
Issue and expedite purchase orders
Resolve invoicing descrepancies
Resolve supplier shipping errors
Maintain acceptable inventory levels, in coordination with the Manager/Director
Monitor back orders
Maintain system data as it relates to products and purchase orders (PO due dates, Estimate Ship dates, pricing, etc.)
Works with other branches/departments to ensure information is accessible to the sales team.
Assist in the development of internal systems to ensure we remain at the forefront of efficiency at all times
Maintain familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the fire industry
Assist with customer service to ensure every customer's expectations are not only met but exceeded
Be accountable and responsible for your portfolio, while also being communicative and flexible within a rapidly growing, smallnormous company

The Experience You Need

A passion for getting things done the best way possible, constant growth, building relationships, and efficiency.
Superior communication skills for both customer/vendor facing interactions and interpersonal skills for a variety of teammates and roles.
2+ years purchasing experience preferred, customer service an asset.
Demonstrated enthusiasm, and a high degree of ownership and accountability for achieving results
Highly articulate communicator with both verbal and written skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Ability to organize, multitask and prioritize tasks/opportunities in order to optimize daily productivity
Digitally savvy; strong proficiency with MS Office, Google Drive, Salesforce, and the Internet as a research and sales tool
Salesforce experience an asset, ERP experience required.

Perhaps most importantly is that you possess the belief that we are all working together as a team, and that you seek to lift your co-workers up to empower yourself and others.

What We Offer:

Associated Fire Safety offers a benefits package including; extended medical, paid holidays, and vacation.

Not to mention the opportunity to work at a growing company with peers that like to have fun, work hard, and generate new ideas daily.

Salary:
$50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

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