Purchasing coordinator

Full job description

Geroquip has been a leader in its industry since 1984. The company specializes in the distribution of concrete-related construction equipment, products and materials. For more than 40 years, we have been offering a wide range of concrete products from suppliers chosen according to their expertise and competence. Reporting to the Director General and in collaboration with the team in place, the selected person will be required to actively participate in the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Make purchases (building materials, consumables, equipment, etc.) by entering into agreements with our partner suppliers in order to maintain and develop strong and strategic relationships
• Optimize costs and lead times while guaranteeing the quality of the products and services received
• Verify and approve invoices related to equipment purchases and rentals in collaboration with the Accounting Department
• Participate in the management of the inventory of equipment and materials by project (deliveries-returns) by ensuring the compliance and accuracy of the information entered into the Ogasys ERP system
• Follow up throughout the process from contact with suppliers to quality control and delivery
• Assist buyers in the coordination of tasks related to product development (follow-ups, research, meetings)
• Work in close communication with other members of the purchasing team; Acquire diversified product knowledge and pass on knowledge to others.
• Liaise between purchasing and suppliers by following up with them and monitoring delivery dates, while demonstrating interpersonal skills to ensure the continuity of good relations with our partners.
• Perform price updates in the EPR
• Proactively follow up
• Make inventory adjustments as needed
• Approval of freight and brokerage invoices

Profile

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent analytical, priority and organizational skills
• Ability to make decisions quickly in a changing environment
• Skilled negotiator
• Rigor and meticulousness
• Ability to work under pressure

Requirements

• DEC or DEP in administration, logistics, procurement or equivalent
• 5 years’ experience in a similar position
• Excellent command of the Microsoft Office suite
• Excel expert level
• Knowledge of Ogasys software (an asset)
• Experience in the construction and/or distribution industry (an asset)

Benefits

• Very competitive salary
• Four weeks of vacation per year after 1 year
• Group insurance after 3 months
• Possible improvement according to performance