Purchasing Assistant

Position: Purchasing Assistant (Lead)

Reports To:

Plant Manager & Purchasing Manager

Are you motivated to lead a fast-paced procurement process, ensuring seamless vendor relationships and on-time, cost-effective sourcing? As the Purchasing Lead, you will have the opportunity to drive our procurement process, build strong vendor relationships, and ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing that supports Brask Inc.’s success. Do you see yourself as a skilled problem-solver who thrives in a deadline driven environment? If that sounds like you, we want to meet you!

Are you?

ASSERTIVE AND A SELF STARTER

. You take the initiative to learn the specifics of the purchasing process and lead vendor negotiations to stay within budget, review multiple quotes, and make informed decisions based on project requirements and cost constraints

A STRONG MULTI-TASKER

. You excel in juggling various responsibilities, from managing quotes,

negotiating with suppliers, to staying on top of project timelines and production needs, ensuring

nothing falls through the cracks.

A QUICK LEARNER

. You swiftly grasp the complexities of the role, from understanding material

specifications to navigating purchasing software and working with multiple stakeholders, all while

maintaining the pace of a busy environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

Within the first 30-45 days and ongoing:

● Within the first week, shadows the Purchasing Manager observing the full purchasing process,

including bill of materials (BOM) release, and vendor interactions.

● Shadows different departments, including Production Planning and Control (PPC) and the

shop floor to gain insight into how purchasing decisions impact production.

● Learns to identify non-conformance issues, material requirements, and project-specific needs,

manages and tracks open Purchase Orders (POs) and Project Allocation Reports (PARs)

ensuring all reporting is accurate and up to date.

● Learns about pre-inspection meetings, and becomes familiar with Brask’s vendor list, building

relationships with key suppliers to facilitate smooth purchasing operations.

● At 30 days, collaborates with the Plant Manager and Finance teams to ensure that all

purchases are made within budget and that cost-efficiency is maintained across all projects.

● At 45 days, masters the full purchasing cycle, from vendor negotiations to on-time delivery,

and ensures alignment with budget goals and project schedules.

3 months and ongoing:

● Attends pre-inspection meetings as needed and takes responsibility for initial project reports,

ensuring all necessary information regarding materials, deliveries, and costs are clear and up

to date from the start.

● Ensures that there are no repetitive oversights in purchasing and maintains budget control by

ensuring all purchases stay within a 3% margin of the allocated budget.

● Tracks and reports on Project Allocation Reports (PARs) regularly to meet a 14-day purchasing

limit for major materials, while monitoring Purchase Order (PO) counts.

6 months and ongoing:

● Is seen as a trusted member of the Purchasing team and is completely independent in the

Purchasing Lead role.

● Identifies and resolves problems proactively and maintains a critical eye on all phases of the

purchasing process to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

● Leverages knowledge from existing suppliers and conducts research to discover new potential

suppliers who can meet Brask’s standards.

12 months and ongoing:

● Handles every purchasing task independently with full confidence in their knowledge and skills,

and continues to ensure clear and effective communication with all relevant stakeholders,

● Provides all necessary reports promptly, ensuring Plant Managers, PPC, and other relevant

parties receive the information they need to make informed decisions.

● Maintains 100% communication and reporting accuracy, ensuring all aspects of the

purchasing process are well-documented and transparent for all stakeholders.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

● 3+ years’ experience in a purchasing or procurement role within a manufacturing environment

required, working with heat exchangers and pressure vessels highly preferred

● 3+ years of experience purchasing for plants or supply chains, including working with outside

service providers and major materials required

● High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required

● Proficiency with office equipment and software programs, including MS Outlook, Word, and

Excel required

● Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure situations and meet tight deadlines required

● Experience with automated purchasing systems and managing electronic purchasing orders

highly preferred .

WHO WE ARE:

We at Brask Inc. are the “Heat Exchanger People” that specialize in providing engineering design

and fabrication services for complete exchangers, replacement parts, ASME Code Modifications, API 510 repairs, new bundles, emergency turnaround repairs, and consulting services to our client’s day in and day out in a fast-paced environment. Here at Brask Inc., we truly care about our employees and customers alike, knowing full well that if we take care of our own employees, we can have the confidence that our customers will be taken care of with the highest quality product.

You are not only an employee at Brask Inc., you become part of the Brask family. We embody the

saying “work hard, play hard”, as we are able to have fun as a group when the time allows, while

also being able to hold each other accountable to get the job done. Our goal is to continually give back to our local community, do our part in reducing our carbon footprint, and ensure safety is top of mind.