Purchasing Specialist (Contract position)

Job Responsibility:

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for the planning and purchasing of materials and products to support production schedules, sales forecasting, and inventory schedules as well as the transfer of materials in support of customer demands.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities*

• Form close working relationships with key contacts to ensure the efficient delivery of material.
• Manage domestic and international principal inventories based on historical usage and sales forecasts.
• Serve as an in-house expert in navigation, interpretation, and processing of inventory and orders within various systems such as Chempax and Overdrive.
• Verify cost information and other details on purchase orders prior to issue and submittal to suppliers.
• Maintain vendor cost book revisions/updates.
• Inquire and maintain information for price and availability of new items.
• Maintain open orders spreadsheet and due dates in ERP system.
• Receive inbound shipments to warehouse inventory.
• Match receivers with invoices to review and approve for payment.
• Monitor slow moving items for return, disposal, or special sale.
• Prepare transfers between warehouses.
• Provide answers and support for inventory related questions.
• Maintain purchasing files for recordkeeping and compliance purposes.
• Interact with Customer Service to achieve 100% on time/in full shipments.
• Interact with Accounts Payable to ensure correct and timely payment information.
• Collaborate with regulatory, commercial, and operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain an understanding of new and existing regulations that may impact the organization's products and processes.
• Support and lead by example, Barentz' culture, values and fundamentals.
• Participate in ongoing personal development opportunities.
• Other duties and responsibilities as requested

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in purchasing, inventory analysis, or materials management.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to balance attention to detail with turnaround time.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork, productivity, accuracy, dedication, and professionalism.
• Must be fluent in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc. and have strong computer/technical skills.
• Self-motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization.
• Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with Barentz' purpose, strategies and values

About Barentz

Barentz is a world class supplier of life science ingredients and specialty chemicals focused on improving the quality and length of life. We provide products that help our customers meet their formulary needs and achieve sustainability goals. We strive to change the conversation by creating value for our customers in a diverse range of end markets by providing technical and regulatory support and offering unique and creative solutions.

Our business leverages an infrastructure of industry leading technology, value-add services, global sourcing & logistics network, and a commitment to creating customer success. This philosophy has enabled Barentz to offer its customers and principal partners with North American capabilities while maintaining a local focus. Every day, we strive to deliver fantastic customer experiences.

Barentz offers a competitive salary in addition to a positive and collaborative corporate culture. We believe in developing people as well as growing our business and make this philosophy a priority. Please visit our website at to learn more about us.

If you are looking to join a great company and one that cares about their employees, Barentz is the company to join! We are proud of our employees and their commitment to not only the company but to each other and in term we value them greatly!

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Salary: From $55,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Hamburg, ON N3A 2H1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• purchasing: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person