OM Seating is a vibrant, warm, design-forward manufacturer of office seating. As part of OM Seating Purchasing team, ourPurchasing Clerkis responsible for carrying out several purchasing and clerical functions pertaining to the purchase of raw material, supplies, and equipment as needed.
Are you a focused, driven, and roll-up-your-sleeves person who is looking to be part of a team? We want you!
Under this role you will:
Research vendors and collect pricing, quotes, specifications, and other data related to goods and services; update database as needed to ensure accurate pricing of goods and services
Collaboratively maintain new Forecast methodology/procedures
Create and issue purchase orders in a timely manner and without error
Obtain lead times from suppliers and update ERP System with PO ETA
Review open orders and monitor shipments to ensure that the delivery of product is on time; communicate and document shipping delays
Work with other departments, including engineering, for sourcing and cutsheet support
Work closely with Design team to assist in interpreting and forecasting trends for recent products
Prepare and update shipping schedules in a timely manner
Work with freight forwarders for quotes shipment booking, custom clearance, and container delivery
Organize and file shipment documents
Communicate any issue hindering order production
Provide support to other departments as needed in the reconciliation of purchase orders to sales orders
Report damaged goods and shortages with our domestic and overseas vendors




Verify part counts to Purchase Order, Manufacturing Order and Vendor Pack List
Communicating daily with buyers
Conduct annual inventory count with the Warehouse Dept.
Quickly adapt to changes/trends occurring in the business and in the marketplace
Daily monitoring and planning for inventory purchase
Keeping an inventory of products and supplies on hand and replenishing these items
Help the flow of products to help to determine inventory levels and needs
other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High degree of attention to detail is key!
Strong time management, organizational skills and high level of accuracy
Ability to follow instruction, prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to work independently and with a team
Proactive thinking
Strong problem-solving skills
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree
2-3 years relevant experience in wholesale/manufacturing environment or office environment
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and Order Processing systems
Experience with ERP systems
Excellent mathematical skills
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Calm and professional demeanor
Ability to traverse the production floor as needed
Conversational Spanish (a plus, but not required)
Details
Job Type: Full Time (40+ hours a week)
Typical workday: 8:30a to 5:00p, M-F
Pay Rate $22.00 – $24.00 Compensation may vary commensurate with experience.

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📌 Purchasing Clerk (Manitoba)
🏢 OM Seating
📍 Manitoba