Admin/purchasing assistant

Wanted – outgoing and energetic admin/purchasing assistant for busy custom manufacturing business in the Danforth and Birchmount area. In-office position, 8:30AM to 5PM Monday to Friday with rare overtime hrs. expected

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Source and procure materials for projects

Assist project managers with project coordination

Create purchase orders in Quickbooks and maintain purchase order database

Submit approved vendor bills and receipts to the accounting dept. for processing

Manage Outlook calendar and schedule meetings, set up reminders for meetings and type agendas

Arrange travel such as flights, car rental and accommodation

Receive all incoming mail and packages

Handle incoming/ outgoing shipping

Arranging shipping and brokerage

Maintain work order database

Maintain vendor contacts in Outlook

Light cleaning and vacuuming of reception area, hallways and boardroom

Answer phones

Monitor and maintain office and breakroom supplies

Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and Excel

Good communication skills both written and verbal

Knowledge of QuickBooks an asset

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Take ownership of tasks

Punctuality a must

Training will be provided. Starting employee wage depending on experience is $26 per hour. Opportunity for growth.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Scarborough, ON M1K 1N3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• purchasing: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-09-06