• Job Description

  Req#: REQ-10788

  IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
  

  Job Description

  We are currently seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to join our team of skilled professionals based at our Clay Hill, Florida plant. This state of the art manufacturing plant produces premium asphalt roofing shingles in a high speed, continuous manufacturing process environment.

  Job Description
  The Purchasing Coordinator role is responsible for procuring all supplies and materials needed by the
  facility at competitive prices and terms, maintaining appropriate inventory levels to meet production and business needs. Develop market analysis of the raw materials required by the plant and provide the
  management with information to assist in operational decision-making. This individual will work closely with vendors, business personnel and accounts payable to ensure that an efficient and effective
  procurement to payment process is in place.
  This position reports directly to the Plant Manager.

  Responsibilities

  • Analyze market to assess present and future material availability and determine cost effective procurement strategies for the company.
  • Locate vendors of materials, equipment, or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sale.
  • Implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
  • Represent company in negotiating and communicating with suppliers.
  • Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
  • Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies, raw materials, services and equipment.
  • Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
  • Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
  • Ensure purchased items are delivered timely and as specified on the purchase order.
  • Work directly with Maintenance Coordinator to support maintenance activities and spare parts procurement.
  • Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing requisitions.
  • Administer on-line purchasing systems.
  • Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.
  • Provide leadership for the manufacturing clerk ensuring all manufacturing, inventory control, and shipping data is accurate and properly accounted for in the plant’s operating systems.

  Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Bachelor’s Degree required. Business Administration/Accounting degree preferred.
  • Experience with ERP systems, JD Edwards preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to establish priorities and work effectively in a team environment.

  Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
  

  Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

• About the company

  IKO is a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing & water proofing products, insulation systems and accessories.

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