Design and Purchasing Administrator

Almag Aluminum•Brampton, ON

72d•$40,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Design & Estimating Manager, the Design and Purchasing Administrator will support the design and purchasing teams by fulfilling administrative tasks related, but not limited to, purchasing activities, work in progress (WIP) orders, engineering drawing releases, and maintenance of clear and updated records in EPICS (Almag’s Manufacturing Execution System). Under minimal supervision, this candidate will perform specialized administrative duties that will require an understanding of the Almag sales roadmap and various software including Microsoft Office, EPICS and Salesforce. An organized self-starter with natural inquisitiveness, attention to detail, focus, a natural propensity for critical thought and dedication to excellence will excel in this position.

Requirements

1 to 3 years administration experience or a diploma in administration (recent graduates welcome)
1-2 years’ experience in a detail oriented and fast paced role is recommended
A strong command of Microsoft computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Effective command of English, written and oral
Highly self-motivated and charismatic personality
Ability to work well with numbers is essential
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Attention to detail with a passion for excellence is critical
The ability to do high volume data auditing without experiencing fatigue or allowing mistakes
High energy level, a positive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment without supervision

Responsibilities

Create purchase orders (PO) completely and accurately for our outside service providers (OSP)
Review order acknowledgements and invoices from vendors for accuracy
Update PO’s as required based on pricing, change reports, and other vendor requirements
WIP open order report maintenance – Follow up and update order status at our OSP while ensuring orders remain on time
Maintenance of clear and updated records in EPICS for inventory purposes by reviewing receiving reports from shipping as well as keeping any scrap up to date
Updating and creating various documents (i.e. standard operating procedures, policies and procedures)
Release engineering drawings internally and to our OSPs
Fill in for Estimator in their absence or overflow scenarios by completing value add tickets in salesforce
Fill in for OSP Coordinator in their absence or in overflow scenarios.
Be a strong team player and provide support to team members when needed
All other tasks as required