Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. SUMMARY

The Purchasing and Logistic Associate is a key member of the Purchasing team, primarily supporting the Windows Department and overall purchasing operations. This role is responsible for ordering site-specific supplies, including raw materials and items essential for production or maintenance. Depending on the location, the role may also involve inventory control activities. The role plays a vital role in procuring goods and coordinating purchasing-related activities to ensure smooth operational flow. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Procurement & Vendor Coordination: Prepare purchase orders, verify pricing and invoices, and communicate with vendors to obtain product details and delivery schedules. Inventory & Order Management: Support branches in managing inventory levels, expedite orders, and resolve issues related to missing, delayed, or damaged products. Freight & Logistics: Make timely decisions to manage freight, dispatch RBS trucks, work with pre-established freight schedules, and maintain quoting systems for freight companies. Final booking confirmations are shared with branches. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate communication between purchasing departments, collaborate with suppliers and branches, and assist with finance reports to clear month-end invoices. Systems & Reporting Support: Assist in setting up SharePoint, maintain cost templates including uploads, and provide delivery information to RBS locations. Issue Resolution & Credit Management:



Investigate and resolve product-related issues and support the Operations Associate with outstanding supplier credits. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma at a minimum - University degree or college diploma an asset At least 3 years strong background and work experience in an office environment of Distribution/Logistics business Strong active listening & communication skills – written and verbal Ability to work effectively as member of a team Ability to organize and prioritize in a fast-paced environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use a computer keyboard and computer monitors, stand; walk; use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work setting is usually moderate, as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the distribution warehouse that may require usage of required PPE including safety glasses,



hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation. Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com

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📌 Purchasing and Logistics Associate - Contract (Winnipeg)
🏢 Westlake Chemical
📍 Winnipeg