Front Desk & Office Procurement Administrator
Top Benefits
About the role
The Front Desk & Office Procurement Administrator is a key support role responsible for managing daily front office activities and coordinating procurement of office supplies, equipment, and services.
This position ensures a welcoming environment for visitors, supports internal administrative functions, and helps maintain efficient office operations. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple responsibilities with professionalism and discretion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet and direct visitors in a professional and friendly manner
- Answer and route incoming phone calls and respond to general inquiries
- Manage office supply inventory and place timely orders as needed
- Process payments
- Operate scale when needed
- Receive and distribute deliveries and mail
- Maintain front desk cleanliness and general organization of the office
- Assist with booking couriers when required
- Provide administrative support to departments including data entry, document preparation, and record keeping
- Support new employee onboarding by preparing office supplies and workspace setup
- Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in office administration or business an asset
- 2+ years of experience in an administrative or front desk role, preferably in an industrial or operations setting
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and basic office equipment
- Professional, courteous, and customer-service oriented
- Experience with procurement or vendor coordination considered an asset
Working Conditions:
- Office-based, Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Standard business hours with occasional flexibility required for administrative tasks
- May involve light lifting of office supplies and packages
What We Offer:
- Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Bonus
- Casual Dress
- Free Parking
*Applicants must be Permanent Residents or Canadian Citizens. We are unable to sponsor work permits at this time*
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
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About John Ross & Sons Ltd.
For over 70 years, John Ross & Sons has been a leader in the international metal market. A fourth-generation, family-owned scrap metal recycling business that continues to grow with the addition of 13 locations operating in Atlantic Canada.
We specialize in the purchasing, grading, and processing both ferrous and non-ferrous materials for manufacturers, contractors, and customers in the recycling industry. With our success-driven approach, consumers can depend on high-quality materials delivered on time that meet specifications.
As a leader in the international metal markets and a proud nominee for the International Business of the Year award at the 2015 Halifax Business Awards, we continue to develop and preserve long-term relationships with buyers and sellers across the globe!
Front Desk & Office Procurement Administrator
Top Benefits
About the role
The Front Desk & Office Procurement Administrator is a key support role responsible for managing daily front office activities and coordinating procurement of office supplies, equipment, and services.
This position ensures a welcoming environment for visitors, supports internal administrative functions, and helps maintain efficient office operations. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple responsibilities with professionalism and discretion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet and direct visitors in a professional and friendly manner
- Answer and route incoming phone calls and respond to general inquiries
- Manage office supply inventory and place timely orders as needed
- Process payments
- Operate scale when needed
- Receive and distribute deliveries and mail
- Maintain front desk cleanliness and general organization of the office
- Assist with booking couriers when required
- Provide administrative support to departments including data entry, document preparation, and record keeping
- Support new employee onboarding by preparing office supplies and workspace setup
- Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in office administration or business an asset
- 2+ years of experience in an administrative or front desk role, preferably in an industrial or operations setting
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and basic office equipment
- Professional, courteous, and customer-service oriented
- Experience with procurement or vendor coordination considered an asset
Working Conditions:
- Office-based, Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Standard business hours with occasional flexibility required for administrative tasks
- May involve light lifting of office supplies and packages
What We Offer:
- Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Bonus
- Casual Dress
- Free Parking
*Applicants must be Permanent Residents or Canadian Citizens. We are unable to sponsor work permits at this time*
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
#INDL2
About John Ross & Sons Ltd.
For over 70 years, John Ross & Sons has been a leader in the international metal market. A fourth-generation, family-owned scrap metal recycling business that continues to grow with the addition of 13 locations operating in Atlantic Canada.
We specialize in the purchasing, grading, and processing both ferrous and non-ferrous materials for manufacturers, contractors, and customers in the recycling industry. With our success-driven approach, consumers can depend on high-quality materials delivered on time that meet specifications.
As a leader in the international metal markets and a proud nominee for the International Business of the Year award at the 2015 Halifax Business Awards, we continue to develop and preserve long-term relationships with buyers and sellers across the globe!