Coordinator, Purchasing

Responsibilities and Certifications 

• To assist the Purchasing Manager to provide a service that exceeds the expectations of our internal and external customers.
• Manage activities of Purchasing in relation to OFP and Purchase Order entry (backup)
• Review requests from Sales to send material out to our various Vendors to be processed
• Enter information into D365 correctly
• Prioritize orders and coordinate with Sales and vendors orders of importance.
• Receive finished material into D365 and ship back into Samuel facilities
• Works closely with other Team members to dispatch ready material from mill to Samuel facilities or direct to customers
• Prepare manual bills to dispatch to outside carriers for material shipping direct into Storage facility.
• Receive material if shipped to any outside facility or direct to customer.
• Prioritize orders and coordinate with Sales orders of importance.
• Modify P.O's when required. 

• Review invoices from outside carriers, storage facilities and material testing to verify costs, code invoices and approve for payment through Medius

   

Education and Certifications:

• Completion of post-secondary education, University / College education in Business or Marketing preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications:

• A team player with excellent communication skills to provide a high degree of customer service 
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and perform functions in a timely and accurate matter
• Experience in the steel service industry an asset 
• Effective time management skills, ability to prioritize, able to work as a member of a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience with Excel, Word, and Outlook. D365 experience is a plus.
• Previous interaction and experience working with customers.
• Drive, determination and ability to work both independently with little direction and as part of a team.

At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you’re seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together.
At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.

At Samuel, meeting our customer needs is our top priority. With cost-effective distribution and just-in-time delivery of metals and industrial products across North America, we ensure our customers get exactly what they need – any time, anywhere and from a single source.  Our focus on value-added processing services and innovative supply chain solutions allow us to work closely with our customers, ensuring their products are on the market on time. Thanks to our integrated network of products and services supported by our in-house technical leaders and market experts, we are uniquely positioned to become your supplier of choice.