Purchasing Coordinator

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Description

Robert Half has a contract Purchasing Coordinator role available immediately! The contract Purchaser position reports to the Vice President (Purchasing and Inventory) and is responsible for providing a wide variety

of Purchaser duties, such as, ensuring accurate and appropriate levels of inventory within the company and branch network to meet and exceed customer expectations and maximize product sales. Don’t miss out on this contract opportunity in the Surrey, British Columbia area.

Key Accountabilities

Purchasing and Inventory Management:You will run and monitor branch inventory and auto-replenish needs for

regular stock inventory levels to reflect branch sales requirements. Analyze purchase order needs to send regular buys to

vendors, continuously monitor and fill special order request buybacks, and liaise with branch sales representatives or suppliers.

Inventory Returns: Initiates vendor or branch returns to maintain optimum inventory levels in all locations. Negotiating

and solving inventory issues of freight charges and returned funds. Review dead stock and old inventory reports and take

appropriate action from suppliers.

Technically Savvy.Proficiency in MS Office Suite Products, MS 365, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint, including Excel for

designing spreadsheets and analyzing data.

Collaborative Communication.Open, verbal, and written communication is integral to this role. You will collaborate and

support our internal branch network. Teamwork is essential in this role.

Highly Organized. Responsible for maintaining your calendar and organizing your day-to-day responsibilities.

Analytical Mindset. In this role, you will assist the VP, Purchasing & Inventory in analyzing, identifying, and reviewing reports and trends by blending various reports utilizing Excel and other internal systems.

Requirements

What you bring to this role:

• 1+ years of experience in a Purchaser role or inventory management role
• Proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, MS 365, Teams, advanced knowledge of Excel (v-lookups, formulas, etc.), and the ability to learn new software
• Proven ability to form strategic partnerships, build relationships and respect cultural diversity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – even on the go.

Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.4154. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

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