PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN ASSISTANT

A leader in the custom manufacturing industry is seeking a dynamic Purchasing Assistant to oversee the evolution of all issued purchase orders and ensure successful warehouse receipt in Brantford, Ontario. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this fully on-site role operates Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and supports a fast-paced purchasing team through purchase order processing, supplier coordination, and delivery tracking. The core objective of the position is to minimize overall lead times within the supply chain while maintaining strong internal communication and providing essential relief to senior staff.

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, fully on-site.
Permanent role with long-term stability and expanding procurement responsibilities.
Free on-site parking in a convenient Brantford location
Prepare and process purchase orders in Sage for final review and approval.
Track open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers on delivery dates and shortages, assisting with expediting as needed.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, confirmations, and order documentation, including updating offline trackers and various reporting of purchases.
Communicate with vendors and suppliers via email regarding both direct products and indirect office supplies.
Organize container consolidations and manage all shipping and customs documents in conjunction with overseas suppliers.
Minimum 3-5 years experience performing similar duties in a Purchasing role, alongside relevant Canadian customs experience.
Strong MS Office experience, including Excel at an intermediate level (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), and direct experience with ERP systems such as Sage.
Experience in retail packaging, distribution, or manufacturing environments is considered an asset.
Certified, or working towards a PMAC Certificate in Purchasing and/or Canadian Purchasing Professional (CPP) accreditation.
Proven team player, well organized, and self-starter with the ability to handle large amounts of data and requests with high attention to detail.

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