Careers at A&S: Purchasing Coordinator

Are you looking for a great place to work? A place where you can use your enthusiasm and passion for construction in an uncharted way? Are you someone who takes pride in their work? Then think about us for this outstanding opportunity!

PURCHASING COORDINATOR

 

Why Apply

  • Freedom to grow the business – without being micromanaged
  • Strong compensation plan
  • Long term stability of organization
  • Organization that is committed to your career advancement
  • We strive for a constant improvement of the employee experience
  • Organization that is committed to the community
  • No two days are ever the same!

 

Summary Description

Review all information within a customer file regarding specifications, designer selections, change orders for a new sale including the completion of required estimating and issue purchase orders to trades/sub-contractors on a timely basis. In addition to having on-going communication throughout the build process with the homeowner to ensure questions pertaining to the specifications of their home are responded to.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Generating and issuing purchasing orders with documentation and plans for full construction scope.
  2. Using a residential construction software system to issue change orders for clients’ requests.
  3. Processing design change orders and change orders by sales.
  4. Manage documentation updates for plans and homeowner product selections.
  5. Coordinate and communicate pricing on client selections, tiling, flooring, windows, kitchen cabinets, and painting.
  6. Upgrade pricing coordination on new items to communicate to clients.
  7. Work with clients on resolving issues and getting solutions.
  8. Working with vendors and vendor pricing.

 

Requirements:

Ideally, you will have this background:

  1. Demonstrated proficiency in written/oral communication in the English language
  2. At least 3-years’ experience working in residential construction or the renovation industry
  3. Strong education

AND you will need to have:

  1. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
  2. Ability to multitask
  3. Be able to use Microsoft Office 365 & residential construction software
  4. Communicate effectively
  5. Be able to problem solve as an individual and in a team environment
  6. Ability to adapt to changing priorities quickly and effectively

 

Type of Person Who Will Succeed in this Role:

  • Directive personality – solves problems
  • Sense of urgency – with a high tolerance for ambiguity
  • Detail-oriented – with a high degree of accuracy
  • Motivated – a team player

 

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking

 

Schedule:

  • 8-hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

 

Education:

  • Secondary School (preferred)

 

Experience:

  • Purchase Order Processing: 2 years (preferred)
  • Administration: 1 year (preferred)
  • 50 WPM: 1 year (preferred)
  • Real Estate/Property Management: 1 year (preferred)

 

Please forward your resume in writing to:

Human Resources

A&S Homes

300-900 Lorimer Blvd.

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Canada, R3P 2V4

Email: [email protected]

We thank all of those who apply. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.