Location: Mississauga, ON
Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours: 8 hours per day
Duration: 1–2 weeks, with potential for extension
Job Type: Temporary, Full time
Job Summary
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and organized Purchasing Assistant for a temporary full-time assignment in Mississauga, Ontario. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the purchasing team, assist with purchase orders, communicate with suppliers, and maintain accurate purchasing information within the ERP system.
This position is ideal for someone with previous purchasing, administrative, or data entry experience who is comfortable working with Microsoft Office and handling detailed documentation.
Responsibilities
Create and maintain Purchase Orders (POs) in the ERP system as instructed by the Purchasing Lead
Follow up on PO acknowledgements, delivery dates, and order status
Communicate with suppliers regarding purchasing and delivery information
Update purchasing records and ensure information in the ERP system is accurate and up to date
Assist with supplier documentation and general purchasing administration
Support buyers with quotes, reports,
purchase order information, and other purchasing-related tasks
Maintain organized and accurate purchasing documentation
Follow up on outstanding information when required
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High school diploma or post-secondary education
Minimum 1 year of administrative, purchasing, or data entry experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Previous experience using an ERP system is considered an asset
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Robust organizational and time-management skills
Valuable written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable communicating and following up with suppliers
Ability to manage multiple administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment
Reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team
This is initially a 1–2 week temporary assignment with the potential for extension based on business needs.
Pay: $22.00-$23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Experience:
purchasing or administrative : 1 year (required)
Using ERP System, creating or processing (POs): 1 year (required)