Junior Administrator – Procurement

Procurement | Full-time, Permanent | Etobicoke, Ontario

About Gertex Solutions

Gertex Solutions has provided industrial packaging, shipping supplies and automated solutions to businesses and organizations for more than 30 years. We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Junior Administrator to join our Procurement team and support the accurate maintenance of product, supplier and purchasing information.

Why Join Gertex?

This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in procurement. You’ll start by developing a strong foundation in procurement administration while working closely with our Buyers and Procurement Manager and gaining hands-on exposure to Gertex’s products, suppliers and purchasing processes. As your knowledge, skills and responsibilities grow, there is an opportunity to develop toward a Junior Buyer role. Gertex offers competitive compensation and an extended health care benefits program.

About the Role

As a Junior Administrator within the Procurement team, you’ll provide day-to-day administrative and data support in a busy, detail-driven environment. A large part of your day will involve creating and maintaining item information, customer libraries and supplier pricing libraries, while also supporting Buyers with purchase order confirmations and supplier follow-up. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working with data, takes pride in accuracy and follow-through, and is eager to learn and take on increasing responsibility over time.

What You’ll Do

- Create recent item records and maintain accurate item information within company systems.




- Update designated item costing information and maintain customer and supplier pricing libraries.
- Process a high volume of item maintenance and related administrative requests accurately and within required timelines.
- Review item, customer and supplier information for accuracy and completeness and address or escalate discrepancies as appropriate.
- Assist Buyers with purchase order confirmations and follow up with suppliers regarding order and delivery information when required.
- Support Buyers in maintaining accurate item and expected delivery dates and communicate relevant changes or discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to item, customer, supplier and purchase order information.
- Prioritize and follow up on outstanding requests and work with internal team members and suppliers to obtain the information needed to complete assigned tasks.

What You Bring

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in a purchasing, procurement, administrative or related role.
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy when working with data and administrative information.




- Excellent organization and time-management skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of requests and multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a professional approach when working with colleagues and suppliers.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and the ability to learn new ERP and business systems.
- Initiative, accountability and strong follow-through, with the ability to work independently while supporting a team.
- An eagerness to learn procurement processes, products and systems and grow into increasing levels of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working with ERP systems.
- Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, distribution or related business environment.

Application and Accommodation

Gertex Solutions welcomes applications from qualified candidates. Accommodation is available upon request during the recruitment process. If you are contacted and require accommodation, please let us know.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Artificial intelligence may be used to support the screening or assessment of applications. Hiring decisions are reviewed by people.

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company events
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field. Please list

Experience:

- Administrative: 2 years (required)
- Procurement or Purchasing department: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Junior Administrator - Procurement (Etobicoke)
🏢 Gertex Solutions
📍 Etobicoke