IMPORTANT

Remote work from home to start (later when pandemic restrictions over work from office location)

Junior to intermediate level

No testing in interviews, Excel and SAP on the spot questions. Common SAP transactions and Excel operations

Typical hours worked 37.5 hours per week, Mon to Fri Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hours from 8:30AM to 5:00PM (7.5hours a day excluded)

Role is to support growth in 5G; to support network build for new telecommunications technology introductions.

Full time It is not planned, but is possible

Fully remote at present due to covid 19; however, eventual move to office location once pandemic permits.

This position reports to the Manager, Supply Chain. The Purchasing Administrator contributes in achieving the team’s KPI and bringing our team as best in class Supply Chain. The goal is to provide the best customer service by having the appropriate stock levels at all times and avoiding backorders.

Job Description:

• Works under the direct supervision of the manager, supply chain
• Coordinates and take directions from material planners in issuing purchase orders for new materials as per designed plans in a periodic time
• Monitor inventory levels for select product categories and keep to a monthly level as mandated in the KPIs turnover and inventory account targets
• Will also issue purchase orders for specific projects and spares upon request
• Confirms supplier acknowledgement of orders and shipment commitments
• Monitor POs issued and coordinates best possible delivery dates from the vendor.
• Tracks progress of all back orders, warehouse goods receipt and issues on transit/customs clearances
• Will be involved in coordination with repair and returns for materials with quality issues
• Provides recommendations to planners and stakeholders in developing action plans for order scheduling, provisioning and issues resolution
• Periodic meetings with key vendors to discuss delivery schedules and upcoming new items and issues resolution
• Work collaboratively with material planners, vendors and cross functional teams in dealing with issues and challenges the most effective and cost efficient way
• Gathers information on materials under missing stock or shortages and disseminating this information
• Constantly maintain good business relationships with suppliers/vendors and internal customers
• Expedites and closely tracks critical orders

Qualifications:

• Knowledge in the use of SAP P050 or other similar ERP applications
• Must have mid to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel to understand and analyze system reports and interface the data for material forecasts and orders
• Demonstrate an effective communication with a professional, accurate, concise, and prompt manner with vendors and internal customers
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities, all demanding attention to detail, thoroughness, and a high sense of urgency
• Languages: Must be fluent in English, French is an asset