Purchasing Coordinator

Enercare Inc. is one of Canada’s largest home and commercial services companies servicing over one million customers across Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec and New Brunswick. Enercare is the Experts at Home, operating under several brands including Enercare, HydroSolution, and Pioneer Plumbing & Heating. A proudly Canadian-owned company, we are the Experts at what we do and deeply care about our customers. We value a diverse, collaborative culture, and take pride in our commitment to health and safety, and knowing our work serves and supports our communities every day. No matter your role, we invest in making sure you have opportunities to grow, learn, and become the Expert you want to be. If you are ready to become one of our Experts, we would love to hear from you. Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator (Temporary – 12 Months) Reporting To: Manager, Purchasing Department: Logistics Location: Markham Rate of Pay: $26.49 - As per collective agreement File number: 3624 Hours: 35 hours per week - Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The primary responsibility of this position in the product and parts supply channel is to ensure adequate availability of equipment, at the desired locations, at all times. It involves setting up warehouses' inventory min/max levels and creating purchase orders to maintain the optimal level of safety stock to ensure that all Distribution Centre stock levels are fulfilled. In addition, you are responsible for scheduling and coordinating of product, accurately maintaining and updating GERS with all orders, confirmations, revisions and receiving information while acting as a liaison between warehouses, internal partners, franchisees and suppliers. Responsibilities: Fulfill request and process purchase orders Monitor and update warehouses profile as required Follow up with the product suppliers regarding orders/shipments Maintain accuracy of SKU Master file Schedules/coordinates shipments for replenishment of inventory requirements Tracking and updating vendor log to ensure all related issues and compliments are promptly and accurately recorded Prepare reports to measure performance and results Require periodic coverage of shift to maintain sufficient staffing level between the operation hours of 7am to 5pm Act as a courteous and friendly central point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders. Achieve defined productivity and performance measures on a consistent basis Undertake special projects and assignments as assigned Ability to provide reporting and data analysis as requested by management Other duties as assigned by management Qualifications: Grade 12 or equivalent Post-Secondary education is an asset Experience in Inventory and/or Purchasing Systems (Clarify, GERS) Good working knowledge and understanding of all warehousing business processes and how they relate to consistently deliver customer satisfaction Good knowledge of equipment suppliers an asset Excellent computer skills (Excel and Word) Strong interpersonal skills with excellent communication skills Results focused and team oriented Self-starter and ability to work independently Ability to maintain a customer service oriented environment This position applies to UNIFOR Local 975. Enercare is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Enercare’s recruitment process includes accommodation for applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable provincial accessibility laws and regulations. All accommodations will take into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability and are available upon request. Our company leverages artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the candidate screening process to help review applications efficiently and fairly. These tools may assist in evaluating qualifications against job requirements. All decisions regarding hiring are ultimately made by our recruitment team. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for ensuring adequate equipment availability by managing inventory levels and creating purchase orders. They also act as a liaison between warehouses, suppliers, and internal partners while coordinating shipments and maintaining accurate records.

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education or equivalent, with post-secondary education considered an asset. Proficiency in inventory systems, strong computer skills in Excel and Word, and excellent communication abilities are required.

• Customer servicePreferred
• Warehouse operationsPreferred
• Data analysisPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• LogisticsPreferred
• Microsoft WordPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Purchasing
• Inventory management
• Supply chain coordination
• Data analysis
• Reporting
• Vendor management
• GERS
• Clarify
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer service
• Logistics
• Warehouse operations
• Report Writing
• Self-Starter
• Results Orientation
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Analysis
• Business Process
• Customer Service
• Computer Literacy
• Franchising
• Warehousing
• Plumbing
• Interpersonal Communications
• Safety Stock
• Team Oriented
• Scheduling
• Coordinating

• Logistics
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support
• Energy
• Purchasing Coordinator
• Purchasing Agent (General)
• Buyers
• Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

35 hours per week