Purchasing Specialist

Jeld-Wen Inc.•Vaughan, ON

7d•CA$60,000 - CA$90,000•Onsite

About The Position

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our growing team. This role will oversee the identification, planning, scheduling, and execution of procurement order requirements based on various data sources. Responsibilities include managing inventory, coordinating deliveries, expediting orders, and reconciling supplier invoicing discrepancies. The specialist will also maintain product cost and part number data, and manage vendor-related information. Effective communication with key stakeholders in Supply Chain Management, Production, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, and Accounts Payable is essential. The role involves managing supplier relationships to optimize delivery, pricing, quality, and documentation, as well as producing Excel-based reports and building product knowledge. Continuous process improvement through Lean best practices and adherence to company policies, procedures, and safety standards are expected. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Minimum 7 to 10 years of progressive supply chain management experience in a manufacturing or construction services environment
Post-secondary degree in operations management, supply chain management or similar
Demonstrable experience in supply chain management activities including planning, scheduling, procurement, production control, inventory management, etc.
Solid ERP / MRP skills experience, preferably with an SAP background
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Superior oral and written communications abilities
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong sense of urgency and accountability
Advanced Excel skills including use of formulas, pivot tables, conditional formatting, macros, etc.
Hands-on attitude, comfortable working in manufacturing and warehousing environments

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience will be considered a strong asset
CSCP/CPIM/SCMP/PMAC or similar accreditation or current enrollment in a recognized program
Exposure to Lean Business systems, Six Sigma and similar CI programs would be consider an asset

Responsibilities

Oversee the identification, planning, scheduling and execution of procurement order requirements based on various data sources
Oversee inventory management activities such as cycle counting, analysis and reconciliation, stocking strategies, excess & obsolescence review and reporting, etc.
Oversee the coordination of deliveries, expediting of orders and effective management of past due PO’s and back orders with suppliers as required
Oversee the reconciliation of supplier invoicing discrepancies, maintenance of product cost data and part number data management and timely vendor-related data information
Effectively communicate with key stakeholders in Supply Chain Management, Production, Customer Service, Quality Assurance and Accounts Payable
Manage supplier relationships to optimize delivery, pricing, quality and documentation
Produce various Excel-based reports to facilitate key tasks
Build strong product knowledge and become the go to person for category-specific information
Continuously seek to drive process improvement by adhering to Lean best practices
Adhere to established company policies, procedures and safety standards
Other duties as assigned