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Purchasing Coordinator
G&W Electric Co.
Manage purchase orders, vendor relations, ERP data, and sourcing for timely procurement.
13d ago
C$45,000 - C$58,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial
Higher Education
Military
Government
Power Grid Automation
Critical Power
DERs (Distributed Energy Resources)
Role
What you would be doing
po management
erp maintenance
supplier onboarding
metrics reporting
vmi coordination
material sourcing
- Maintain purchase order due dates in JDE
- Act as backup to the Supply Chain Coordinator
- Successfully establishes and maintains long-term relationships with colleagues and suppliers
- Manage past due purchase order follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of supply
- Sourcing of indirect materials including shop and maintenance supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), hardware, packaging etc.
- Administrate the supplier onboarding process
- Process and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policy and procedures
- Manage weekly open order reports with key suppliers
- Maintain and report on key purchasing metrics
- Set-up and maintain purchasing related master data within the ERP system
- Sourcing services related to maintenance, repair, and other manufacturing related services
- Manage expedites requests with suppliers
- Maintain the Purchasing team paper and electronic filing systems
- Vendor managed inventory program coordination and relationship management
What you bring
ms excel
erp/mrp
bachelor's
apics
procurement
analytical
- Advanced computer software skills, MS excel, access, project etc.
- Bachelor's degree or college diploma in business or a related discipline
- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems required.
- Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or comments from internal/external customers and suppliers
- Consistently demonstrates a high degree of business acumen and good judgment
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and suppliers; able to quickly gain credibility and trust
- Ability to multi-task under pressure in a high paced environment.
- Must be highly focused and able to work with minimal supervision
- Strong analytical, decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Successful experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Excellent knowledge of procurement best practices
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role
- APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional and/or Certified in Production and Inventory Management, SCMA Certified Supply Chain Professional or other supply chain related designation an asset
- Is client-centric; proactively anticipates and actions internal customers’ needs
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written in English
- Ability to work independently and as a team player while solving problems and multitasking in a deadline-driven environment
- Resourceful, diplomatic, customer service oriented
- Ability to independently identify and develop solutions to problems that may arise in the course of work
- Well-developed organization and prioritization skills; detailed oriented
- Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
- Health Care Spending Account
- Job Security
- Wellness and Gym Reimbursement Programs
- Generous Quarterly Bonuses with RRSP Program
- Training and Developmental Opportunities
- Continuous Performance Feedback
- Fun social events, holiday party, bowling nights.
- Comprehensive Benefit Package including life insurance, health, dental and paramedical
- Education Tuition Assistance
- services (paid by employer)
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Company
Overview
1905 Founded
Company Origin
The company was established in a small Chicago machine shop, marking the beginning of its innovative journey.
1920s Innovation
Manual Oil Switches
The company pioneered manual oil switches during the 1920s, a significant advancement in electrical equipment.
371,000 Sq Ft
Manufacturing Facility
The company operates a large, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to R&D and manufacturing.
- Two engineers invented the detachable porcelain pothead, establishing a foundation of innovation.
- The company pioneered SF₆-insulated and solid-dielectric switchgear in the 1960s–1970s, and visible-break automation in the 2000s.
- Headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, the company operates in over 100 countries, serving investor-owned utilities, co-ops, and commercial/industrial markets.
- Typical projects include grid modernization, underground and overhead distribution, fault-limiting systems, microgrids, and infrastructure for critical sites like the Panama Canal and NASA.
- The company expanded its global reach and product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Italian sensor and switchgear firms between 2019–2022.
- Products operate in extreme environments—overhead, underground, underwater, and on all seven continents, from Brazil to Antarctica.
- Together, we win by creating incredible products and solutions globally.
- We accomplish anything by focusing on creating, listening, and growing side by side.
- We emphasize transparency with an open-door communication policy.
- We offer comprehensive benefits through our Total Rewards Program for health, well-being, and success.
- We participate in philanthropic causes, including Habit for Humanity, Junior Achievement, and United Way.
- We provide formal training, apprenticeships, and certification programs for professional growth.
~6,000 solar panels
Rooftop Solar Installation
Installed on the Bolingbrook headquarters rooftop, covering an area equivalent to 7.7 football fields.
1,500+ tons COâ‚‚
Emission Reduction
Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions achieved through the solar installation.
$1.8 M saved
Production Cost Avoidance
Microgrid maintained power through 13 outages since activation in 2023, preventing significant production losses.
$2.6 M received
Energy Rebates
Total rebate from ComEd, including $600k for solar and $2.0 M for battery storage.
- Microgrid includes 2 MW rooftop solar, 2 MW/4 h flow battery energy storage, 1.3 MVA flywheel, and 2 MW diesel generation.
- Since activation in 2023, the microgrid has maintained power through 13 outages.
- Solar installation generated > 3.6 GWh of energy.
- Battery system earned > $100,000 in grid payments in the first 6 months.
- Bolingbrook facility is ISO 14001 certified (since 2002) and LEED Gold certified, operating landfill-free.
- Supports ComEd’s DERMS and participates in PJM frequency regulation and ComEd peak load reduction programs.
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