Procurement Assistant

Job Summary

Assist and support the entire procurement team with various Supply Chain related activities. This will include procurement ordering, expediting, inventory management, supplier order confirmations, customer service notifications, and other activities as required.

Work Location: In-office environment that is currently 3 days per week
City: Surrey
Type: Permanent

About Delta Controls Inc.

Delta Controls is the benchmark for building controls manufacturers, being one of the most respected organizations in our industry, with more than 300 Partners/Distributors in over 80 countries. For more than three decades Delta Controls has offered innovative and exciting building automation solutions for commercial, healthcare, education, leisure buildings and more. As industry leaders, our track record includes delivering the world’s first fully integrated native BACnet building solution encompassing HVAC, lighting and access control products.

As part of Delta Electronics Inc., the global leader in switching power supply solutions and DC brushless fans and an $8+ billion USD organization, Delta Controls is able to bring some of the most energy efficient and sustainable solutions to buildings around the world, working together toward our shared vision of developing technologies aimed at reducing global warming and ensuring a sustainable future for mankind. Delta Electronics products are the most energy efficient power products in the industry and include a comprehensive range of energy management solutions in Industrial Automation, Telecom Power, UPS and Data Center Infrastructure, Automotive Electronics and Energy Storage Systems.

Why work for us?

We provide fantastic opportunities to individuals passionate about business and technology. Delta Electronics products are the most energy efficient power products in the industry and our company is perfect for those who want to create, design and build sustainable solutions using massively scalable, big-data architecture, with a strong focus on building automation. Here are some of the Delta perks you’ll receive from day 1!

• Employee & safety centric culture with the possibility of remote work
• Flexible hours and scheduling available
• Competitive total compensation along with generous vacation allowances
• Three weeks of vacation
• In-house & external training provided along with education support and opportunities for growth
• Company funded annual personal development budget
• Financial benefits & planning such as group RRSP & company match
• Employer paid premiums for extended healthcare and family-focused benefits (health, vision and dental)
• Travel insurance coverage and access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness - onsite fitness center & company reimbursement for personal gym memberships
• Internal Recognition & Service Awards
• Employee Referral bonuses
• Transit accessible with free onsite parking
• Regular company events such as "Food Truck Fridays", Lunch & Learn and other planned activities

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review open order reports, create purchase orders, and follow up on all past due orders.
• Request and review quotes for materials prior to PO creation by approved Internal requisitions.
• Expedite orders as required to support planning schedule needs and customer commitments.
• Update promises dock dates for orders upon receipt of vendor order confirmations and past due dates accordingly.
• Coordinate with Inside Sales and Customer Service with drop-ship purchase orders; most applicable for Field Devices/EQUIP.
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, lead times, and other important supplier chain data.
• Review and update planning parameters for buy parts – lead times, MOQs and Buffer Reviews.
• Interact with SAP procurement functions.
• Assist in documenting policies, procedures, and work instructions related to Supply Chain and updated to reflect current practices.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Activities (5S, Quality Reviews, Enterprise team meetings, Vendor Reviews) as required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Fluent and Clear communication (written and verbal) in English.

(Plus, speaking Mandarin desirable)

• Careful attention to details and a great “can-do” attitude.
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a demanding environment.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and time management skills.
• Very proactive to work in collaboration with Customer Service while trying to meet tight deadlines.
• Able to exercise time flexibility, take initiative, and be resourceful.
• Availability to work in office 80% of time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of relevant procurement or supply chain assistant role in electronic manufacturing environment.
• Two years of using a MRP (SAP), knowledge of DDMRP desirable.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office tools.
• Post-Secondary education.
• Supply Management Certification or Training diploma will be an asset.

Compensation: $45,000 - $50,000

This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for the base salary of new hires across all Canadian locations. Actual compensation may vary outside this range and is dependent on various factors, including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one component of the total compensation package and is subject to change, which may be modified in the future