Procurement Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - Spartan Controls Ltd.

Spartan Controls Ltd.

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Spartan Controls is an employee-owned company and leading provider of industrial automation, valves, measurement and control solutions for process industries in Western Canada.

We are dedicated to providing exceptional sales, support and service experiences for our diverse customer base in industries such as mining, power, oil & gas, municipal, pulp & paper, and chemical.

Our employee ownership model creates a unique culture of community, creativity, entrepreneurship, and a place to build your career.

Spartan Controls provides an environment that not only encourages you to do your best, but also empowers you to do what it takes to create a solution, address a need, or respond to an issue.

Summary:

We are currently recruiting for a
Procurement Coordinator for our VMS Strategic Supply team in Edmonton.

You will be reporting to the Strategic Supply Manager, VMS and will be responsible to ensure uninterrupted supply of material, evaluating material requirements and sourcing/purchasing the product to meet customer specifications and requirements, and maintaining relationships with key suppliers to ensure delivery commitments are met.

As an integral component of our sales operations, collaboration across Sales and Distribution will be essential.

Role and Responsibilities:

Coordination of supplier price and delivery quotes for requested product or material.
Source and purchase electrical, instrument and mechanical products, materials and services from suppliers to meet production and/or customer delivery timeframe.
Identify and communicate any material issues for active quotes/projects/orders and report issues/concerns to the appropriate stakeholders.
Liaison between suppliers, sales and production team in regards to material arrival dates.
Expedite to the required production or customer required date.
Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
Analyze current procurement methods and initiate continuous improvement processes to maximize efficiency, such as consolidate purchase orders.
Explore alternate sources of supply and negotiate supplier agreements, discounts, rebates where possible.
Develop and maintain preferred supplier list

Qualifications and Skills:

Minimum Grade 12 education
Purchasing or Supply Chain Diploma or commensurate level of experience required
Procurement experience, an asset
Ability to build strong relationships
Exceptional and extensive communication and negotiating skills
Previous SAP experience considered an asset
Proven Microsoft Office skills, with an emphasis on Excel
Demonstrated ability sourcing electrical and instrumentation materials
Extensive and exceptional customer service habits and practices
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail, focus on accuracy and quality of work
Selfstarter with ability to work effectively independently and in team environment
Demonstrated ability to work proactively in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and internal customers
Entrepreneurial work ethic