Purchaser

Résumé du poste

The Purchaser is responsible for placing and tracking purchase orders while coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and favorable terms. They also manage vendor performance, process shipment claims, and maintain procurement reports to support supply chain functions.

Détails du poste

Position: Purchaser Location: Port Coquitlam, BC (Head Office) Are you an organized people-person with a passion for purchasing? Are you a driven individual in search of a career that provides stability and exceptional benefits? You're in luck! Lordco Auto Parts is looking for a Purchasing Administrator. Join our Port Coquitlam, BC, head office team and let work, work for you. We understand that starting a career can be daunting, but we provide a supportive environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. Our state-of-the-art head office is designed to inspire and motivate you daily. This is a fantastic opportunity that you won't want to miss! Lordco Auto Parts is Canada’s biggest privately held automotive parts distributor and Western Canada’s largest distributor and retailer of aftermarket parts and accessories, with over 85 store locations across Western Canada and is a family-owned and operated business since 1974. Start your career in the automotive industry and grow with us today! We got you covered! Our employees are our family, and we want to make sure they are taken care of. Your health and well-being matter to us, and we are dedicated to providing top-notch programs and plans to support you and your loved ones. We want you to feel valued and welcomed within our diverse, inclusive team, and here’s how we do it: Extended Benefits for You and Your Family Health, Dental & Vision Care Insurance Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability Education and Savings Plans, RRSP matching Health and Wellness Program Employee & Family Assistance Program Generous Employee Perks and Discounts Career Development Support & Promote-From-Within Culture to enhance your expertise and maximize your career journey What you’ll do: Order Placement: Place and track purchase orders for parts and materials Ensure orders are correctly processed and follow up on order statuses Supplier Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact between suppliers and internal departments Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and reliable service Delivery Status: Monitor shipment statuses and ensure timely deliveries Expedite orders as necessary and manage delivery schedules to meet company needs Vendor Management: Hold vendors accountable for agreed upon Leadtimes, on-time delivery of materials, Fill rate and prompt communication regarding any delays Claim Processing: Process claims for any discrepancies or issues with shipments or invoices Work with vendors and internal departments to resolve claims and ensure satisfactory outcomes Reporting: Prepare and maintain necessary reports related to procurement activities, shipment statuses, and supplier performance Analyze data and provide insights to improve procurement processes and vendor relationships Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as required to support the procurement and supply chain functions of the company Perform administrative tasks as required Do you fit the part? Automotive knowledge or experience is an advantage 3+ years of professional experience OR related post secondary education Strong interpersonal skills when dealing with all stakeholders Strong analytical and organizational skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities Must be detail-oriented and disciplined with strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills Take ownership of assigned suppliers and demonstrate strong time management and problem-solving skills Self-motivated individual who can work well independently and as part of a team to achieve corporate objectives, willing to put in extra time to complete tasks Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) with advanced skills in Excel. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information Strong time management, organizational, and prioritizing skills Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees and managers At Lordco Auto Parts, we are committed to fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and prioritizes inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We recognize that embracing diversity enriches our workplace, enhances our perspectives, and fuels innovation. Salary range is $55K - $65K, based on experience

Ce que vous ferez

The Purchaser is responsible for placing and tracking purchase orders while coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and favorable terms. They also manage vendor performance, process shipment claims, and maintain procurement reports to support supply chain functions.

Exigences

Candidates should have 3+ years of professional experience or related post-secondary education, along with strong analytical and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel skills, is required, as is the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Avantages

• Extended Health Care • Dental Care • Vision Care • Life Insurance • Short-term Disability Insurance • Long-term Disability Insurance • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • RRSP Matching • Health and Wellness Program • Employee & Family Assistance Program • Employee Perks • Employee Discounts • Career Development Support

Compétences indiquées

• Gestion du temps · Souhaitée
• Résolution de problèmes · Souhaitée
• interpersonal skills · Souhaitée
• Analyse de données · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Excel · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée
• Reporting · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Office · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Purchasing
• Order Placement
• Supplier Coordination
• Vendor Management
• Claim Processing
• Data Analysis
• Reporting
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Time Management
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Expediting Orders
• Automotive Knowledge
• Supply Chain
• Claims Resolution
• Administrative Functions
• Self-Motivation
• Microsoft Word
• Automotive Industry
• Claims Processing
• Procurement
• Computer Literacy
• Confidentiality
• Optometry
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Invoicing
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Supplier Performance Management
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Coordinating
• Prioritization
• Detail Oriented

Domaines d’emploi

• Logistics
• Administrative
• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Purchaser
• Buyer (General)
• Buyers
• Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents