Coordinator, Purchasing

Responsibilities and Certifications 

• To assist the Purchasing Manager to provide a service that exceeds the expectations of our internal and external customers.


• Manage activities of Purchasing in relation to OFP and Purchase Order entry (backup)


• Review requests from Sales to send material out to our various Vendors to be processed


• Enter information into D365 correctly


• Prioritize orders and coordinate with Sales and vendors orders of importance.


• Receive finished material into D365 and ship back into Samuel facilities


• Works closely with other Team members to dispatch ready material from mill to Samuel facilities or direct to customers


• Prepare manual bills to dispatch to outside carriers for material shipping direct into Storage facility.


• Receive material if shipped to any outside facility or direct to customer.


• Prioritize orders and coordinate with Sales orders of importance.


• Modify P.O's when required. 


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  Review invoices from outside carriers, storage facilities and material testing to verify costs, code invoices and approve for payment through Medius

  
  

   

Education and Certifications:

• Completion of post-secondary education, University / College education in Business or Marketing preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications:

• A team player with excellent communication skills to provide a high degree of customer service 


• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and perform functions in a timely and accurate matter


• Experience in the steel service industry an asset 


• Effective time management skills, ability to prioritize, able to work as a member of a team.


• Strong written and oral communication skills


• Experience with Excel, Word, and Outlook. D365 experience is a plus.


• Previous interaction and experience working with customers.


• Drive, determination and ability to work both independently with little direction and as part of a team.