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Sonepar; Brampton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor company in Peel Region is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator. Responsibilities include placing orders, resolving discrepancies, and monitoring inventory levels. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of relevant experience and a High School Diploma. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. This role offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits program

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of related experience in purchasing or inventory management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures and systems.

Responsibilities

• Placing purchase orders for inventory and non-stock items.
• Reviewing and sending purchase orders to vendors.
• Resolving purchase order errors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Post‑secondary courses in Purchasing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us:

Sonepar Canada is an independent family‑owned company with global market leadership in the business‑to‑business distribution of electrical, industrial and safety products and related solutions. In Canada, we are represented by nine locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 100+ locations covering eight provinces. We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world’s largest privately‑held electrical distributor, present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees.

Responsibilities:

• Placing purchase orders for inventory and non‑stock items for branches and customer orders;
• Reviewing and sending purchase orders via email and/or EDI to vendors;
• Confirming transmission of orders and updating expected ship dates in the system;
• Resolving purchase order errors and investigating non‑conformances (e.g., incorrect or damaged materials);
• Monitoring open purchase orders and ensuring timely follow‑up;
• Filing purchase orders and assisting with cycle counts;
• Reviewing reports for stock‑outs and expediting open orders;
• Monitoring price increases and communicating changes;
• Assisting with stock rotations and inventory level reviews;
• Supporting inventory control through line point/order point analysis;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum three years of related experience in purchasing or inventory management;
• High School Diploma required; post‑secondary courses in Purchasing preferred;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word); Excel skills are a nice addition;
• Strong organizational and analytical skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Professional judgment and tact when dealing with internal and external contacts;
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data handling;
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures and systems.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary plus a full set of benefits;
• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching;
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path;
• Company‑paid Life Insurance and disability insurance.

More information on Sonepar Canada:

Website: www.soneparcanada.com

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome submissions from all candidates. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other protected characteristic, are encouraged to apply. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Next steps:

We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.