Overview of Position:

Responsible for the direct purchase of materials and services required to support the ongoing operational, manufacturing and administrative functions of St Joseph Print.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Address and follow-up on all inquiries from both internal customers and outside vendors
• Review and approve all dockets / requisitions to ensure the buying of the most cost effective product prior to ordering
• Purchase all requirements for paper, services and consumables as required
• Support company operations with an uninterrupted flow of materials and services
• Maintain positive, continuing relationships with new and existing vendors
• Support other departments of the company by supplying them with all the necessary information as it pertains to each individual job
• Complete month end reports
• Seek opportunities to improve current methods and efficiencies on an ongoing basis
• Maintain low inventory levels at all times
• Maintain accurate purchasing data, including historical records of all purchases, that can be accessed by all departmental personnel
• Review and authorize all vouchers for payment processing
• Track and document all additional costs
• Process claims related to defective or late deliveries that impede production
• Ensure that his/her workstation is kept safe, neat and clean at all times.
• Use or wear any equipment, protective devices or clothing required by the company;
• Report any defect in any equipment or protective device e.g. PPE, machine guarding which may be hazardous to either themselves or another worker
• Refrain from removing or disabling any protective device
• Report any injury, illness or hazardous condition/act immediately to their supervisor or manager.
• Participate in all required health and safety training
• Works within and adheres to all St. Joseph Health and Safety Operating Standards, including Operating Standard HS-010 Associate/Supplied Labour/Temporary Associate Responsibilities.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by and in accordance with all applicable Health, Safety and Environmental company policies and government legislation/regulations.
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality System operating procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications, Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum two to three years’ purchasing experience, preferably within the printing industry
• Enrolment in Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) is an asset
• Good knowledge of overall printing industry and terminology
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skills
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Detail oriented and attention for accuracy