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Join our team of experts who innovate and smile, lots.Are you a creative problem solver? Do you enjoy collaborating with like-minded individuals to achieve a common goal? Actemium Toronto is seeking a highly organized and detailoriented Purchasing & Supply Chain Coordinator to lead critical sourcing, receiving, inventory, and shipping activities that support industrial control panel fabrication projects. This role it is a new position for the future recruitment pipeline as part of our Panel Shop team. In this role, you will procure specialized automation hardware, manage supplier relationships, and ensure materials are purchased, received, stored, and delivered with accuracy and efficiency. You will oversee endtoend goods receiving and inventory control processes, maintain rigorous documentation standards, and collaborate closely with engineering, project management, operations, and finance teams to keep projects on schedule and on budget.You will also manage outbound shipments, ensuring all materials are prepared, documented, and delivered to customers in alignment with project requirements. This position requires strong negotiation and analytical skills, experience working with industrial or automation equipment, and the ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment where precision and coordination are essential. If you excel at driving procurement excellence, maintaining seamless supply chain operations, and supporting technical project teams, this role offers a dynamic opportunity to make a significant impact.What youll be doingProcurementProcure automation-related equipment and materials including PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, field devices, control panels, and electrical componentsSource and evaluate suppliers and vendors within the automation sectorNegotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms to support project schedules and budgetsIssue and manage purchase orders in accordance with internal procurement policiesCoordinate closely with engineering, project management, and operations teams to align procurement activities with project requirementsTrack order status, manage delivery timelines, and resolve supplier issuesMaintain supplier relationships and assess vendor performanceSupport inventory management, forecasting, and demand planningEnsure procurement activities comply with industry regulations and quality standards (e.g., GMP, FDA, food safety, environmental standards)Goods ReceivingOversee the goods receiving process, ensuring timely and accurate receipt of materials.Collaborate with warehouse personnel to verify incoming shipments against purchase orders.Coordinate with relevant teams to resolve any discrepancies or issues.Implement inspection procedures and quality control measures to verify the quality and integrity of incoming materials, rejecting non-conforming items and initiating corrective actions as needed.Inventory ManagementImplement effective inventory control measures to minimize stockouts and excess inventory, optimizing warehouse space and budget allocation.Conduct regular stock audits to ensure accuracy and promptly address any discrepancies.Prepare regular reports and analysis on procurement KPIs, such as lead times, supplier performance, inventory turnover, and cost savings initiatives, to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.Create a robust storage and retrieval protocol for project hardware by defining clear guidelines for handling, labeling, and locating hardware components.Maintain accurate records of hardware inventory and coordinate with project teams to ensure timely retrieval when needed. Facilitate smooth transitions from storage to project execution.Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to streamline processes.ShippingExecute McRaes shipping process and coordinate timely pickups and deliveries.Review and validate shipping requests, addresses, and packing slip details.Prepare items for shipment and maintain tracking, documentation, and status updates for Project Teams.Troubleshoot lost, delayed, or misdirected shipments and confirm customer receipt.Follow up on CARM transmittals and assign associated costs to the respective projects.Minimum qualifications3+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably within the automation or industrial systems sector.Experience supporting one or more of the following industries: Wastewater / Water Treatment, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical / Life SciencesCertificate in supply chain management or procurement. Experience with automation hardware and systems (controls, instrumentation, electrical components).Knowledge of INCOTERMS 2020.Knowledge of CARM (Canada Border Services Agencys Assessment & Revenue Management).Proficiency in using inventory management software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.Strong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence key stakeholders.About your working environmentMay be required to wear protective equipment such as: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel toed safety boots.May be exposed to cold, heat and humidity, loud noise levels, and dust.Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.Local travel (Greater Toronto Area).Overtime as required.What you need to know about usAt Actemium Toronto, you can put your creative problem-solving abilities to the test each day by supporting the execution of industrial automation projects for our various customers. You will be working with a local team and professionals from the worldwide Actemium network. Your efforts will contribute to work being completed safely, on time, on budget and meeting stated project deliverables.Actemium Toronto is an established leader in controls integration, project management, and engineering services for a wide range of clients in a variety of industries. The main industries we support include Food & Beverage, Brewing, Water and Wastewater, and Life Sciences. This is a full-time permanent role reporting directly to the Electrical Design Manager. The Panel Shop team consists of a high-performance group of managers, engineers, and technicians.To be successful in this roleThe Procurement Specialist will support the fabrication of industrial control panels for our various customers. The incumbent must have the desired experience and be positive and cheerful, hands on, adaptable, enjoy taking on challenges, and able to cut through the small stuff to get the job done. Majority of work will be in-house, minimal travel to customer sites may be expected and the incumbent must be comfortable working at sites for varying amounts of time. Accessibility is important to usWe are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit applicants, with emphasis on selecting the best qualified person for the job. For this reason, the selection process will include, but is not limited to, testing on the requirements listed above and a background check.We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.