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Join our team as a Purchasing Coordinator I, where you'll support procurement activities by managing vendor communications and ensuring accurate purchase order processing.

Responsibilities: Manage vendor confirmations and order tracking, assist with purchase order processing, and provide support to the sales department regarding vendor communications.

Skills: Strong communication skills, basic knowledge of procurement processes, and familiarity with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite.

Qualifications: High School Diploma required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada

Compensation: $45000 - $49000 / Annually

Position Summary

The Purchasing Coordinator I is responsible for supporting the procurement team by ensuring efficient and accurate purchase order processing, part set up & cost database maintenance, order ESD & tracking and vendor communications. The Purchasing Coordinator I plays a vital role in facilitating smooth communication between various departments and vendors.

Responsibilities

Support/management of vendor confirmations mailbox
Support/management of PDC mailbox
Supporting the Open Orders and Confirmed Orders list
Supporting the ‘Items report’
Supporting Sales with vendor deal registrations
Communicate with vendors for verification of shipment ETA, ESD and tracking information.
Communicate product backorder status with Sales Admin Dept.
Assist Purchasing team with vendor part set up and costing updates
Support Buyers to organize and update most recent price lists into system
Assisting purchasing activity using the NetSuite Cloud ERP system
Acquire high-level knowledge of Categories, Products and Programs
Provide support to department associates as necessary
Vendor product authorization support
Organize, manage and report opportunity projects as assigned
Work to develop positive, supportive relationships with vendors
Answer vendor/internal questions/concerns in a timely manner via email and phone
Other duties as assigned

Education & Skill Requirements

High School Diploma required
Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred
Entry level position

Pay Range: $45,000-49,000/year

Benefits:

Medical (basic plan-100% employer paid or enhanced plan-employee co-pays)
Dental (basic plan-100% employer paid or enhanced plan-employee co-pays)
Vision (basic plan-100% employer paid or enhanced plan-employee co-pays)
Basic Life and ADD insurance – 100% employer paid
Supplemental Life and ADD available for purchase
Supplemental Critical Illness available for purchase
RRSP – 100% employee contribution
EAP-100% employer paid
Minimum of 80 hours of paid Vacation
Philanthropy paid time off
Bereavement paid time off

Core Values

Start with Empathy – We lead with curiosity, compassion, and respect. We listen to each other and to our customers, value different perspectives and work to understand before being understood. That’s how we build trust and better solutions.

Own it Together – We are accountable. We do what we say we will do. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for results. We follow through on commitments and take responsibility for our impact on our team, our customers, and our mission.

Do What's Right – We act with integrity, even when it’s hard.We’re honest, ethical, and guided by what’s best for our customers, our team, our partners, and the students we serve – always.

Always Be Learning – Like the educators and students, we serve, we believe in lifelong learning. We embrace change, seek feedback and stay curious – because every challenge is a chance to grow stronger, smarter and more impactful.

Win as a Team – We're in this together. We put the mission and the team first. We make decisions that benefit our customers and our company. We succeed by aligning around shared goals and celebrating collective wins over individual gain.

Training

It will be necessary to participate in upgrading courses from time to time to keep abreast of changing policy, technology, and growth.

Bluum is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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