Job Title: Purchaser
Reports to: Supply Chain Manager
Location: Debert, NS
Kohltech Windows and Entrance Systems is one of Canada’s largest window and door manufacturers, with manufacturing facilities in Nova Scotia, Ontario and Alberta. We believe our growth and success can be directly attributed to the emphasis we place on service, quality, and innovation and the involvement, commitment and enthusiasm of our outstanding employees. Kohltech Windows & Entrance Systems has been recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the Canada's Best Managed Companies designation.
We are looking for a Supply Chain employee responsible for providing support for various Supply Chain Management functions with a focus on procurement and inventory management.
Job Duties:
- Develop contracts, blanket orders, spot purchase orders, stocking arrangements and just-in-time delivery programs.
- Determine reorder points and order quantities.
- Generate inventory reorder reports.
- Issue purchase orders based on requirements.
- Build and maintain professional working relationships with both internal and external customers and suppliers.
- Be proactive in identifying and dealing with suppliers on actual or potential delivery problems.
- Follow up with suppliers on deficiencies in product receipts or in variances to agreed upon terms.
- Perform cycle counts and analyze variances.
- Be alert to alternate materials/suppliers for potential savings and/or improvements.
- Keep inventory investment and loss to a minimum.
- Perform other duties as may be required from time to time.
Qualifications:
- BBA or Bachelor of Commerce.
- APICS CPIM training would be considered an asset.
- Analytical and logical thinking skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment without direct supervision.
- Strong decision-making ability.
To apply:
We are a dynamic company offering competitive compensation and benefits. If you meet the requirements of this opening and are interested in applying, we welcome your application. Please send your resume and cover letter (merged into one Word or pdf document).
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
