Purchasing Associate

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Located in Mississauga, ON

Salary: $20 to $25 an hour

Purchasing Associate

Mississauga, ON
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $20.00–$25.00 per hour
Benefits: Dental care, extended health care, life insurance

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting purchasing operations by preparing and managing purchase orders, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring timely product delivery to support sales and inventory needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders by verifying product specifications, pricing, and demand
• Send orders to vendors and review confirmations for accuracy
• Review, analyze, approve, or reject purchase orders across product lines
• Collaborate with vendors and internal sales teams to adjust orders and ensure timely fulfillment
• Track order status, follow up on delayed items, and update delivery timelines in the ERP system
• Verify incoming goods against purchase orders and resolve discrepancies with vendors
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Monitor aging purchase orders and follow up on shipment schedules
• Coordinate inbound shipment schedules with receiving, sales, and inventory teams
• Arrange, track, and quote inbound international shipments
• Maintain accurate vendor records, contacts, and pricing in the ERP system
• Add or remove approved vendors as required
• Provide product requirement support and guidance to sales teams

Personal Attributes

• Strong team player with cross-functional collaboration skills
• Effective at prioritizing tasks
• Organized approach to work, communication, and record keeping
• Strong follow-up and follow-through abilities

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