Purchaser

Company Overview Sheridan Seating Inc is a proudly Canadian manufacturer and installer of robust telescopic bleachers and customized seating solutions. For more than 40 years, the company has helped bring people together in venues worldwide. Summary As a Purchaser, you support the sourcing and purchasing of materials and services for Sheridan Seating’s seating solutions. Your impact: Reliable purchasing helps production teams access the supplies they need to build seating that brings people together. Responsibilities Review requisition orders for accuracy and completeness. Verify material, component, and equipment availability from existing inventory before initiating purchases. Source materials, components, and services suitable for a manufacturing environment and obtain competitive price quotations. Prepare and process purchase orders within authorized purchasing limits. Calculate and validate order costs, ensuring alignment with production budgets and cost targets. Communicate with suppliers to resolve issues related to delivery dates, quality, pricing, shortages, or conditions of sale to avoid production disruptions. Liaise between suppliers, production, engineering, and sales teams to meet manufacturing timelines and purchasing deadlines. Coordinate and schedule outsourced engineering work from third-party contractors. Maintain vendor files, pricing agreements, lead times, payment terms, and delivery performance. Provide shipping quotes in a timely manner. Monitor market trends, supplier performance, material availability, and lead times to proactively support production planning. Compile, maintain, and analyze inventory reports, including quantities, types, and values of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. Prepare requisition orders to replenish production materials, components, and stock items in a timely manner. Maintain inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and reconciliation of physical inventories. Reconcile physical inventories and investigate inventory discrepancies. Maintain and update production schedules based on customer feedback regarding delivery of product. Report outdated inventory stock, disposals and required inventory adjustments to Finance Manager. Collaborate with manufacturing, sales, and engineering teams to optimize material flow, inventory levels, and production efficiency. Prepare and maintain purchasing files and reports. Liaise between associates and suppliers to meet company purchasing deadlines. Verify invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation when required. Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, or receipts. Keep updated vendor and customer contacts, addresses, terms, etc. Coordinate transportation for all incoming materials and equipment, including tracking and issue resolution. Purchase and replenish all shop and office items to support daily manufacturing operations. Maintain, keep, and manage a filing system of accurate, secure, and up-to-date purchasing and inventory. Prepare purchasing, inventory, and cost-related reports as requested by management. Ensure timely and accurate handling of inventory information to support manufacturing operations. Support continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing, inventory control, and manufacturing processes. Contribute to team objectives and perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: At least five years of purchasing/inventory experience required. Related post-secondary education. Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customers. Excellent organizational skills, time management and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Works well in a multi-tasking environment. Ability to handle confidential information in a responsible manner Excellent Engl…

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