The Purchasing & Material Administrator is responsible for the purchasing of parts and general materiel/inventory management for the Simulation Product Group. In this role, you will be supporting a growing team to build state-of-the-art aircraft and vehicle simulators. This position reports to the Director, Manufacturing & Assembly.
Responsibilities
- Identifying and researching parts and services suppliers.
- Creating requests for quote (RFQ) and purchase orders (POs) in corporate software applications.
- Communicating with suppliers during the quoting, purchasing, and fulfillment phases of procurement.
- Receiving and inspecting parts using corporate software application.
- Managing and controlling the inventory cage and shelves.
- Managing general stock items, ensuring product group has enough parts on hand to fulfill back-log and front-log requirements.
- Picking parts for the assembly and integration teams.
- Coordinating all shipping (inbound and outbound) for the product group.
- Processing invoices and expense reports related to product group procurements.
- Performing monthly Inventory and open PO checks.
- Participating in weekly team planning meetings.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in purchasing, inventory management, logistics, manufacturing, or a related administrative role.
- Experience using an ERP system is an asset.
- Experience with inventory control and procurement processes is considered an asset.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to obtain a Government of Canada Security Clearance
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- What are you hoping to find in your next role that you weren't experiencing in your most recent position?
- We'd love to hear what motivated you to apply. What are your primary career goals right now, and what do you hope to achieve by joining our team?
- To ensure we are aligned, what is your expected salary range for this type of role? Also, are there specific benefits (beyond standard health/PTO) that are a priority for you?
- A Security Clearance is a requirement for this position. Do you currently hold one, or are you aware of any factors that might prevent you from obtaining or maintaining one?
- Canadian citizenship or permanent residency is a requirement to obtain Government of Canada security clearance. Can you confirm that you have either citizenship or permanent residency?
- Related to Government of Canada Security Clearance, have you spent any time outside of Canada in the last 10 years (not including short vacations)? If so, where, and roughly how long?
- Can you give us an idea of your current availability, including your notice period at your current employer, and when you would be available to start if offered the position?
- If we move forward with an interview, what days or general time slots are typically best for you in the coming week?
- Bluedrop is deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all employees. Your voluntary and confidential response to this question helps us measure the effectiveness of our DEI initiatives and recruitment strategies. If you wish to voluntarily self-identify as a member of an equity-seeking group(s), please use the space below. This includes visible minorities, those with disabilities, Indigenous people, women in underrepresented fields, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
- This role requires an in office schedule from our office on Kempt Road. Can you confirm your ability and willingness to meet this attendance requirement?
Work Location: In person
