Company:
Seymour Pacific Developments
Details:
The Purchasing Administrator will provide day to day administrative and clerical support to the Purchasing Director, helping to facilitate effective and efficient operations. The Purchasing Administrator is required to be organized, flexible and work effectively in a fast-paced environment providing support to the Purchasing team. Administrators are expected to assist with comprehensive communication and efficient flow of all paperwork between the purchasing department and the various divisions it interacts with including construction sites, vendors, accounts payable, and Construction Management.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain electronic filing system
- Type purchasing agreements, distribute, file electronically and log appropriately
- Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, emails, reports, department processes, drafts and logs from clients, business partners, and vendors
- Utilize databases/spreadsheets to record information and generate reports
- Prepare purchase orders or RFPs
- Refer all inquiries to the appropriate individuals, divisions, or departments across the organization
- Able to communicate with vendors, head office and site staff
- Work in a schedule-driven environment
- Communicate regularly with site receivers
- Present a positive and professional image of the organization to all visitors, suppliers, inquiries, and other interactions
- Monitor inbound shipments as necessary
REQUIREMENTS
- Certificate/Diploma in Business Admin or Office Admin
- Minimum 1 year experience working in an administrative capacity
- Proficient with MS Office Suite
- Demonstrated organizational skills and confidence using electronic systems
- Demonstrated knowledge or previous experience with a purchasing department an asset
- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments, key business partners, and customers
- Knowledge of cost analysis, fiscal management, and budgeting techniques
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Ability and eagerness to work well with others in an extremely fast-paced, demanding and challenging construction office environment, with minimal direct supervision
BENEFITS
- Employer paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- $170 yearly fitness benefit
- Registered Pension Plan
- Breakfast and Lunch provided daily