Purchasing Agent

Overview

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values.

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Role: Purchasing Agent

Job Summary: The Purchasing Agent will mainly be responsible for negotiating prices with vendors and contractors. This individual will also be working closely with various departments in the plant to ensure availability of equipment.

• Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Short term disability
• 401k Match
• Paid vacation
• Floating days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts

• Analyze market in order to assess present and future material availability and determine cost effective procurement strategies for the company.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales
• Implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
• Administer on-line purchasing systems
• Arrange for disposal of surplus materials
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies, services, equipment and raw materials

• A bachelor s or associates degree related to purchasing is preferred
• Must have at least 5 years of working experience in a related role
• Must have experience using ERP systems
• Must have experience working in a manufacturing setting
• Must be able to collaborate with multiple individuals or departments

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries:
  Wholesale Building Materials

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