Purchasing Specialist

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our growing team.External Job DescriptionEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Oversee the identification, planning, scheduling and execution of procurement order requirements based on various data sourcesOversee 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 requiredOversee the reconciliation of supplier invoicing discrepancies, maintenance of product cost data and part number data management and timely vendor-related data informationEffectively communicate with key stakeholders in Supply Chain Management, Production, Customer Service, Quality Assurance and Accounts PayableManage supplier relationships to optimize delivery, pricing, quality and documentationProduce various Excel-based reports to facilitate key tasksBuild strong product knowledge and become the go to person for category-specific informationContinuously seek to drive process improvement by adhering to Lean best practicesAdhere to established company policies, procedures and safety standardsOther duties as assignedRequirements:Minimum 7 to 10 years of progressive supply chain management experience in a manufacturing or construction services environmentPrior supervisory experience will be considered a strong assetPost-secondary degree in operations management, supply chain management or similarCSCP/CPIM/SCMP/PMAC or similar accreditation or current enrollment in a recognized programDemonstrable experience in supply chain management activities including planning, scheduling, procurement, production control, inventory management, etc. Solid ERP / MRP skills experience, preferably with an SAP backgroundExposure to Lean Business systems, Six Sigma and similar CI programs would be consider an assetStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesSuperior oral and written communications abilitiesExcellent organizational and time management skillsStrong sense of urgency and accountabilityAdvanced Excel skills including use of formulas, pivot tables, conditional formatting, macros, etc. Hands-on attitude, comfortable working in manufacturing and warehousing environmentsBase Salary Range: $60,000-$90,000 per year, depending on experience.#JWCanadaInternal Job DescriptionEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Oversee the identification, planning, scheduling and execution of procurement order requirements based on various data sourcesOversee 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 requiredOversee the reconciliation of supplier invoicing discrepancies, maintenance of product cost data and part number data management and timely vendor-related data informationEffectively communicate with key stakeholders in Supply Chain Management, Production, Customer Service, Quality Assurance and Accounts PayableManage supplier relationships to optimize delivery, pricing, quality and documentationProduce various Excel-based reports to facilitate key tasksBuild strong product knowledge and become the go to person for category-specific informationContinuously seek to drive process improvement by adhering to Lean best practicesAdhere to established company policies, procedures and safety standardsOther duties as assignedRequirements:Minimum 7 to 10 years of progressive supply chain management experience in a manufacturing or construction services environmentPrior supervisory experience will be considered a strong assetPost-secondary degree in operations management, supply chain management or similarCSCP/CPIM/SCMP/PMAC or similar accreditation or cu…

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