14 Oct
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Cala Sourcing Solutions
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Mississauga
14 Oct
Cala Sourcing Solutions
Mississauga
Procurement & Customer Support Specialist
Location: Mississauga, ON
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 1 day per week remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $62,000 annually
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Procurement & Customer Support Specialist to join a busy Order Processing team. This position supports procurement, order management, logistics, inventory coordination, and customer service activities.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a rapid-paced manufacturing or technical environment. French is not required for this position.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement and Supply Chain
- Manage purchasing activities and coordinate with internal teams, external suppliers, and logistics partners.
- Oversee the procurement process from purchase order creation through final delivery.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for procurement, supplier, and logistics-related communications.
- Review vendor invoices and resolve pricing, delivery, or documentation discrepancies.
- Address supplier issues and escalate concerns when necessary.
- Collaborate with internal departments to monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
- Coordinate material flow across the supply chain to support operational requirements.
- Maintain accurate material master data within the ERP system.
- Participate in meetings with global teams to support procurement initiatives and process improvements.
- Identify opportunities to improve procurement and order-management procedures.
- Assist with training new team members and communicating procedural updates.
Customer Support and Order Management
- Maintain accurate customer information within ERP and CRM systems.
- Provide responsive and professional customer service by phone and email.
- Prepare sales and service quotations.
- Manage the complete customer order lifecycle, including:
- Order entry and confirmation
- Shipping coordination
- Invoicing
- Returns and credits
- Coordinate customer shipments with warehouse and logistics personnel.
- Partner with Sales and Marketing to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Work with Finance to address customer credit, billing, and payment inquiries.
- Participate in occasional international travel for training or business meetings, as required.
Qualifications
- At least five years of experience in procurement, order processing, customer support, supply chain operations, or a related field.
- Experience managing the complete procurement and customer order cycle through an ERP system.
- Previous experience in an engineering, manufacturing, or technical environment is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience working with CRM platforms.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and adapt to changing business needs.
- Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
- Post-secondary diploma or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting procurement and customer service functions within a manufacturing organization.
- Knowledge of logistics, inventory management, and international shipping processes.
- Experience working with global suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement initiatives and process documentation.
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📌 Procurement & Customer Support Specialist (Mississauga)
🏢 Cala Sourcing Solutions
📍 Mississauga