Job Description

Purchasing Officer

COMPANY SUMMARY: 

Sage Logistics Ltd. is a transportation company that provides its customers with great security, facilities, speed, etc. We strive to achieve what no other transportation company can possibly provide its customers with and that is the 'entire package'. That includes Security, Safety, Reliability, and Speed. We offer a personal touch in client relationships and a dynamic working environment. We take pride in the professionalism and efficiency of our staff and drivers. All employees and clients are treated with the utmost respect and are encouraged to develop their own initiatives.

COMPANY OPERATING NAME: Sage Logistics Ltd.

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 33654 Cherry Ave, Mission, BC V2V2V6 Canada

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Purchasing Officer will be involved in coordinating with suppliers, scheduling orders, and following up on shipments. They will offer complete related to purchasing and procurement. Our ideal candidate is meticulously organized, proactive and prudent with experience in purchasing.

JOB TITLE: Purchasing Officer

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES: 

• Place orders for equipment and supplies required for manufacturing operations
• Identify suppliers and support the negotiation of contracts with existing suppliers
• Determine contract contents and conditions, consult with suppliers and review quotations or proposals
• Develop, negotiate and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements
• Plan ways to reduce purchasing costs and work within budget
• Determine requirements for supplies, materials and equipment based on available information and recommendations from various departments
• Establish, monitor and evaluate delivery schedules, following up with suppliers as needed
• Resolve issues that arise with purchases included delayed shipments, damaged or defective goods, contract violations etc.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors and ensure supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations
• Ensure ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures
• Manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery and supply of purchases
• Optimize purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions
• Produce regular reports on purchase commitments, costs and delivery performance
• Prioritize administrative tasks and meet deadlines
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Completion of Secondary School is required
• At least 1 year of related experience
• Able to read, write and speak in English

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate goals so everyone understands them and their role in achieving them
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Team builder
• Fast-paced environment, attention to detail, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching and kneeling

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, contractors and company management
• Ability to anticipate, troubleshoot and solve problems
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and Judgement
• Must be a leader, reliable and organized
• Must be available for all hours of operations and shifts including overtime and weekend work as required

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent Full-time, Long-term.

WAGES: $37 per hour

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week

OVERTIME: One and one-half times the regular wage rate as per provincial regulations.

BENEFITS PACKAGE: 

• Insurance from Workplace Safety Insurance Board covered by employer
• Vacation pay as per provincial regulations will be paid each payday on a semi-monthly basis.

LOCATION OF WORK: 33654 Cherry Ave, Mission, BC V2V2V6 Canada

ANTICIPATED START DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: As soon as possible

Preference given to applicants who are Canadian citizens, Canadian Permanent Residents, New Immigrants, Indigenous Persons / Aboriginals, Visible Minorities and Vulnerable Youth.

If interested in this position, please apply by email sagelogistics123@gmail.com or by mail to 33654 Cherry Ave, Mission, BC V2V2V6 Canada, with resume and cover letter. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.