Halton- Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator Location: 916 Zelco Drive, Burlington, Ontario Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Reporting To: District Equipment Manager Start Date: Immediately Hours: Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm to 12:00am. Friday, 3:00pm to 7:30pm Compensation: $63,000-$68,000 per annum   About Miller Waste Systems: Founded in 1961, Miller Waste Systems is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company with 65 years of experience providing waste management and diversion services to municipalities, businesses, and industries across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.   Today, Miller Waste operates collection fleets, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and composting operations that help communities manage waste responsibly while recovering valuable resources from the waste stream.   Miller Waste has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years, a distinction that reflects our commitment to strong leadership, operational excellence, and a culture that values our people.   At Miller Waste, our people are our greatest strength. We provide a safe workplace, competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to build a long-term career with a company that is trusted by the communities it serves.   Summary: The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for purchasing parts, maintaining accurate inventory, processing returns, and supporting technicians at the Halton region. This role also includes stockroom organization, cycle counts, reporting, forklift operation, and assisting with other duties as required.   Responsibilities: In the position of Purchasing Coordinator, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Assist other positions as required. Daily purchase order placement for parts as required for the Halton region Maintain accurate inventory levels to ensure technicians have an adequate parts supply that meets their daily repair requirements. Maintain a clean and well-organized stockroom. Manage all warranty parts and core return items. Ensure they are returned in a timely fashion and that the appropriate return credit is received. Utilizing fleet software, creating purchase orders and charging parts to work orders. Perform monthly cycle counts, create and submit monthly reports. Physical ability to transport parts and inventory weighing up to 50 lbs. Able to operate forklift and offload/load delivery trucks. Maintain written records and communication with co-workers and technicians. Will need to be available to work overtime when required at the end of shifts or cover other duties when others are away.   Competencies & Qualifications: Basic knowledge of truck parts and supplies. Strong computer skills and proficient in work, excel and outlook. Valid ‘G’ Driver’s Licence.          Available to work extra hours and holidays when required. Strong communication and organizational skills. Willing to participate in a team environment.         Posting closing date: This posting will remain active until it has been filled.   This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position. We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful.  If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you. Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons. We are committed to providing people with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts. Miller Waste Systems strives to be an employer of choice. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company we have over 65 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. We provide industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs.