Purchasing Agent (6 months+)

CIMCO Refrigeration•Burlington, ON

5d•CA$30 - CA$33•Onsite

About The Position

CIMCO Refrigeration is looking for a Purchasing Agent on a 6-month contract with an opportunity for full-time conversion. This role will be based in Burlington, ON, and the hours of work will be from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. This position is a combination of Buyer, Expediter, and provides some Technical Support in our National Parts Centre, a fast-paced internal order desk. Responsibilities include ensuring a timely and accurate response to pricing and delivery requests to CIMCO staff across North America. This role also includes sourcing and purchasing products and dealing directly with vendors throughout North America, as well as providing some technical support to the National Parts Centre. This is an existing vacancy that we are actively looking to fill.

Requirements

Previous buying experience in an industrial environment
Accuracy and attention to detail is imperative
Self-motivated & autonomous
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Above average communications skills required
Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word & Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Mechanical aptitude or industrial/technical knowledge is considered a very strong asset
Experience with SAP is an asset, but will consider experience with other ERP applications as well
Post-secondary education preferred

Responsibilities

Providing prompt and accurate pricing and delivery lead time quotations to CIMCO refrigeration mechanics, engineers, and sales reps. Inquiries may be by phone, email, fax or internal ERP system (SAP)
Checking material availability with SAP inventory system or from preferred vendors.
Using standard industry resources to locate sources of information and parts
Locating potential vendors, communicate with vendors, establishing relationships, and obtaining required information
Issue Purchase orders to vendors. Expedite deliveries and track shipments as required.
Resolving all inquiries, issues and technical part problems. Provide alternate solutions where applicable