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Northern Waterworks Inc. provides premium water/wastewater operations to Municipal, First Nation, and corporate clients. We are a high growth company expanding rapidly throughout Ontario, now with divisions in Northwestern Ontario, Northeastern Ontario, and Southern Ontario.
The Purchaser provides purchasing support to the NWI Operations and NWI clients team with respect to the delivery of equipment and chemical products throughout Ontario.
Position: Purchaser
- Location: Red Lake
- Permanent Full Time
- 40-hour work week
Prerequisites:
- Post – Secondary Diploma/ Degree in Supply Chain/Purchasing or equivalent in experience
- CSCP, CSCMP and/or equivalent is considered an asset
- Hold a valid G Ontario Driver’s License
- Evidence of training in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and/or Certification in Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act is considered an Asset.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Generating purchase orders based on approved requisitions, ensuring accuracy of order details, and coordinating with suppliers to confirm order receipt and delivery timelines.
- Discuss defective or unacceptable goods and/or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users and/or vendors.
- Monitoring stock levels, tracking inventory usage, and forecasting future requirements to prevent shortages or excess inventory.
- Identify appropriate measures for rectification and or troubleshooting Issues.
- Maintain manual and/or computerized procurement records.
- Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, report data to management and/or government agencies
- Assist with computerized entries in ERP (i.e., assigning part numbers for inventory, invoicing and tracking inventory)
- Ensure the upkeep of procurement-related documents, including contracts and invoices, while helping with essential reporting duties as required.
- Cost savings initiative and strategic sourcing for high quality materials at the best price
- Coordinate inbound logistics for materials
- Ability to travel, as required
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Experience with ERP Systems
- Attention to detail.
- Capable of working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to work independently and/or in a team setting.
- Ability to analyze data and communicate information in reports.
- Highly capable of dealing with sensitive and confidential topics/material.
Working Conditions:
Lifting to 50 Lbs
- Pulling/Pushing with aid of hand cart
- Environmental Conditions: Primarily Inside/Office environment
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Resumes stating qualifications and work experience related to the selection criteria shall be submitted to Human Resources via email to hr@nwi.ca quoting the position noted above. To learn more about this Position kindly visit: https://nwi.ca/careers/
- Posting Date: July 19, 2024
- Closing Date: August 2, 2024
