Purchasing Assistant

Position: Purchasing Assistant
Location: LaSalle
Salary: Up to $60K (based on experience) + benefits
Schedule: On-site, Monday to Friday

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Purchasing Assistant to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone with early-career experience in purchasing or supply chain who is looking to grow in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare and process purchase orders in alignment with company needs.
- Communicate with suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules.
- Track orders and update the ERP system to ensure accuracy.
- Assist with inventory monitoring to support warehouse and production requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of costs, supplier agreements, and purchase history.
- Support supplier evaluation and help gather competitive quotes.
- Collaborate with finance to resolve invoice discrepancies and support payment processing.
- Generate purchasing activity reports as needed.

Qualifications:

- Min 1 year of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain coordination.
- Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
- Strong Excel skills (formulas, tables, lookups).
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or retail (asset).
- Exposure to sourcing, vendor evaluation, or quality documentation.
- Basic understanding of financial principles related to purchasing and cost analysis.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can send their resume directly to Julie Maltby at View email address on quantum.ca .

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