Purchasing Assistant at Eventscape Inc. – Etobicoke, Ontario

Eventscape has an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant. This position will support our purchasing team and adjacent departments with administrative and clerical activities. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and time management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.

WHO ARE WE?

At Eventscape, customization is our focus, architecture is our playground, and fabrication is our expertise. As global leaders in the custom architectural fabrication space, we thrive on challenging design and strive for innovation towards one shared goal--to build the extraordinary!

How do we do it? By refining design concepts; by providing expertise on materiality, finishes, details, and fabrication methods; and by embracing R+D as a critical part of each project. Eventscape houses dedicated project managers, design detailers, engineers, fabricators, and installers. All this, combined with state-of-the-art machinery, means we truly are an architectural toy factory. We build things others can’t.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Purchasing Assistant will have the following responsibilities:

• Purchasing Support
  • support the purchasing team with contacting and sourcing vendors
  • create and issue purchase documents
  • identify, evaluate, and escalate risks that could affect project deliverables and schedule
  • communicate with vendors and resolve discrepancies in price, quantity, quality, and delivery dates
• Logistics Support
  • assist with shipping and logistics by obtaining quotes and preparing all related shipping documentation
• Accounting Support
  • support the accounting department with daily matching of packing slips, purchase orders, and other related documents with invoices
• Coordination
  • set up meetings based on cross-functional availability for both internal and external stakeholders.
  • support various cross-functional departments with day-to-day clerical tasks
• Organization
  • build out and maintain processes to keep files organized and easily accessible.
  • monitor and maintain inventory systems
  • maintain the vendor database; ensure that purchase records and documentation are up-to-date

ABOUT YOU

• 1 year experience in a purchasing support role or related
• exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• positive, high-energy attitude
• awareness of construction, material specifications, tools, and equipment
• post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or business administration an asset
• resourcefulness, creativity, and problem-solving skill set

WHY JOIN EVENTSCAPE?

• claim your place in our collaborative and supportive network of multi-disciplinary architectural fabrication experts
• join in on frequent contests, celebrations, and unique social activities
• be inspired and challenged by our team of the most creative, talented, and passionate individuals
• a regular Monday to Friday work schedule
• a fast-growing company with opportunities for advancement
• enjoy being at the forefront of technological innovation with our state-of-the-art machinery
• the opportunity to work on unique and challenging projects and…
• the reward of seeing those projects come to life through fabrication and installation
• extended health and dental benefits
• be part of a socially conscious and family oriented company

APPLY NOW

Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining how your prior experience relates to this role and mentioning your knowledge of materials and fabrication methods.

For more information or if you need disability accommodation, contact human resources at (416) 231-8855. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in Eventscape, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Eventscape is committed to fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. Eventscape will consider all qualified candidates and welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available for all stages of the selection process.