Purchasing Assistant - Automotive Manufacturing Industry (33+25)

A global automotive parts manufacturer in Woodstock, ON is currently seeking for a Purchasing Assistant to join their team. Ideal candidate will have 1~2 years of vendor/Supplier management and industrial procurement experience. (Including Internship) This position is full-time Onsite position, comes with a great benefit package as well as relocation support.

Responsibilities of Purchasing Assistant :

Maintain good relationship with manufacturer client and vendors
Research and communicate with new/ existing vendors to build up a plan for procuring supplies client requested
Analyze the market price of the materials from different suppliers based on quality-level and shipping costs etc.
Maintain communications along with other departments regarding order specifications and prevent for possible damage/ loss/ delay/ complaint from customers.
Analyze present and past order progress reports and make suggestions to prevent any delays/ issues with orders.
Report to management with summarized status report and revised plan for improvement how to increase sales level with their products.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications of Purchasing Assistant :

Minimum 1~2 years of experience in supply chain coordination, purchasing at manufacturing or industrial supplier industry
Associate's degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
Experience with ERP software – MS Dynamics, SAP, AS400 etc. is a big plus
Ability to be flexible to work effectively with a wide variety of people and to work responsibly and effectively in a multicultural environment
Ability to multi-task and perform duties time efficiently
Team-worker, Detail-oriented, Responsible, Punctual, Self-motivated
Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. All offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check in compliance with applicable laws.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Woodstock, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Secondary School (required)
Experience:

SAP: 2 years (preferred)
Purchasing: 1 year (required)
Microsoft Excel: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person