Purchasing Agent

Position Details:

· Permanent, Full-time

· Salaried

· On-Site

· Schedule: Monday to Friday

· Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

· NOC Code: 12102 - Procurement and purchasing agents and officers

Location: Cornwall Road, Oakville, ON

Summary:

The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for the tactical procurement of commodities for all MRI locations. The Purchasing Agent is required to coordinate efforts with other administration staff and management in order to maintain the appropriate level of inventory to meet sales demands. The ideal candidate will also have experience in supplier development and quality control processes with suppliers across the globe.

In this role, the incumbent will utilize expert knowledge to purchase goods at the most favorable price for MRI, while simultaneously building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers. The ideal candidate will also thrive in providing unparalleled customer service to both internal and external clients.

The primary responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate with other departments to assess material requirements for purchasing from third party suppliers.
• Consider quality, availability, reliability, and technical support when choosing suppliers and merchandise.
• Evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and review the quality of products.
• Maintains vendor price list database.
• Purchase products and services for organizations to use or resell and ensure that equipment procurement meets project timeline
• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.
• Forward available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery.
• Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from management.
• Obtain purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
• Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolve shipments' errors with suppliers; process returns documentation.
• Authorize payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
• Keep information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
• Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics
• Accomplish purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Other additional responsibilities as required
  

Requirements / Qualifications:

Academic Training:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MSc/MA will be considered a plus.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, inventory control, or a related role.
• Experience in a fast-based manufacturing establishment is an asset.

Specific Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong analytical mindset.
• Familiar with standard procurement concepts, market research, data analysis, best practices and techniques.
• Experience in negotiating prices and terms and conditions.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Good understanding of all logistic methods and import/customs procedures.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong work ethic and a positive team player.
• Strong problem identification and resolution skills.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners and other third parties as required.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization and execution skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office and purchasing software.
• Experience with using an ERP system.

Company Description

Media Resources Inc. is one of the top-performing companies in the Signage Industry, and it is a place that offers big growth possibilities. Our customers range from the top billboard advertising companies in North America to leading commercial sign companies & AV industry leaders, to advertising agencies and building developers. For them, we design and manufacture world-class indoor & outdoor digital displays, large-format digital printing, 3D creations, and North American sign installation services.

We are in this position because of the great people that make up the Media Resources team from the team members who make our products and install signage from across the industry, to the people who service our customers directly, to the people who keep the “engine running”. Truly we believe great experiences start with great people.

We are looking for people to join our team. If you are someone who shares our values around having a passion for excellence, a belief in a result-driven work environment, a belief in a culture focused on innovation & continuous improvement, and a system built on teamwork & internal promotion then Media Resources might be a place for you!

Company DescriptionMedia Resources Inc. is one of the top-performing companies in the Signage Industry, and it is a place that offers big growth possibilities. Our customers range from the top billboard advertising companies in North America to leading commercial sign companies & AV industry leaders, to advertising agencies and building developers. For them, we design and manufacture world-class indoor & outdoor digital displays, large-format digital printing, 3D creations, and North American sign installation services.We are in this position because of the great people that make up the Media Resources team from the team members who make our products and install signage from across the industry, to the people who service our customers directly, to the people who keep the “engine running”. Truly we believe great experiences start with great people.We are looking for people to join our team. If you are someone who shares our values around having a passion for excellence, a belief in a result-driven work environment, a belief in a culture focused on innovation & continuous improvement, and a system built on teamwork & internal promotion then Media Resources might be a place for you!