We are searching for a Purchasing Assistant to join our Structures team in Calgary, Alberta. The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for assisting in the procurement of materials, equipment and/or services for our structures division.  This position will assist to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, equipment and/or services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists Purchasers in their procurement activities.
• Processes approved Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders in accordance to company policy and procedures.
• Assists in expediting and tracking incoming material by contacting the vendors for follow up.
• Maintains purchasing documents, files and records (e.g. Requests for Proposals, vendor files, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with company policy and procedures.
• Performs general and program specific clerical functions (e.g. filing, copying, scanning, faxing, etc.) for the purpose of supporting departmental activities.
• Responds to inquiries by internal customers regarding purchasing activities and procedures for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or referral for addressing inquiry.
• Complies with standards and procedures of the health and safety manual and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills, Abilities and Educational Background

• Minimum one to two years experience working in an administrative/clerical role.
• Previous experience in a purchasing department an asset.
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to start and complete multiple tasks.
• Must be detail oriented and committed to accuracy.
• Possesses excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel).
• Must be a team player.
• Possesses superb communication and customer services skills.

Candidate must have access to a vehicle as location is not accessible by public transit.

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