Purchasing Coordinator

At a Glance Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Coordinator to join the Electrical Infrastructure division in Mississauga, ON. We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Purchasing Coordinator to support our procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining purchase orders, communicating with suppliers, tracking deliveries, and ensuring purchasing records are accurate and up to date.

This role requires strong administration, communication, and analytical skills in a fast-paced manufacturing/distribution environment. What Will You Do?

• Create, review, and process purchase orders in ERP systems.
• Issue purchase orders to suppliers and follow up on order acknowledgments.
• Monitor supplier confirmations, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Track open purchase orders and expedite critical orders when required.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data, pricing, and supplier records.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding order status, shortages, and shipment updates.
• Work closely with Production Planning, Operations, and Warehouse teams to ensure material availability.
• Resolve discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, invoices, and receiving.
• Assist with sourcing activities and obtaining supplier quotations.
• Support inventory management initiatives and stock replenishment activities.
• Maintain electronic and physical purchasing files in an organized manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Diploma or Certificate in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience
• 1-3 years of purchasing, procurement, or administrative experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.