Buyer

Safety Express Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP matching

Job summary

Safety Express Ltd, an Aramsco Company, is seeking a Buyer to join our Purchasing Department in Calgary. You will manage inventory across branches, oversee inbound shipments, and coordinate transfers to optimize stock levels and gross margin in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires at least two years of buying experience in distribution, strong vendor negotiation skills, English proficiency, and the ability to work with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years buying experience in distribution.
• English proficiency required; French is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory across branches and transfers to optimize stock levels.
• Execute planned purchasing daily for vendors and oversee overseas sourcing.
• Update and maintain container and inbound shipment spreadsheets.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to reconcile pricing and variances.
• Support vendor consolidation, product categorization, and imports.
• Provide coverage during holidays with daily cycle counts and adjustments.
• Participate in team meetings and process-improvement initiatives.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Buying experience

Supply chain management

English proficiency

French (asset)

Vendor negotiations

Sourcing

SQL

Tecsys ERP

Streamline ERP

Education

Post-secondary in Supply Chain Management or similar

Tools

Tecsys ERP

Streamline ERP

Job description

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Safety Express Ltd, an Aramsco Company, has been serving its clients for over 35 years in the Abatement, Restoration, Industrial Safety, Professional Cleaning and Surface Preparation market. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic team player to join our dynamic team as a Buyer.

OBJECTIVE

To help our team succeed, our Purchasing Department must be able to work in a very fast-paced environment that is constantly changing and reacting to the needs of our customers. The Buyer is required to manage the inventory in the company’s branches, including but not limited to manage the inflow of products and transfers to other branches. In rare but important situations, additional hours are expected on short notice to fulfill an influx of orders due to flooding, fires and or other catastrophes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Inventory Management:

• Execute Planned Purchasing daily for all vendors as assigned.
• Responsible for purchasing from overseas vendors for container products.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining container update spreadsheets and weekly communication of inbound containers to Branches and Accounts Payable.
• Manage internal branch transfers to ensure efficient inventory allocation.
• Watch movement and forecast inventory levels.
• Manage inventory dollars and turns.
• Maximize gross margin through vendor selection and minimize freight expenses.
• Manage the product life cycle to reduce obsolete inventory.
• Support inventory operations by ensuring timely returns to vendor.
• Support the Inventory and Operations Co-Ordinator during holidays for coverage with daily cycle counts, and stock adjustments as required.

Product Receiving:

• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of product from vendors.
• Expedite product for rush orders and vendor back orders daily.
• Initiate alternative sources/vendors when required.
• Follow up and add notes to outstanding purchase orders daily.

Non-Stock Products and Imports:

• Manage buying/flow of non-stock products with sales, inside reps and product managers.
• Ensure smooth execution of imports from PO through product flow and import documentation.

Collaboration and Support:

• Work cooperatively with the parent company’s replenishment team to meet local and national needs.
• Work with Accounts Payable to reconcile discrepancies with vendors for pricing and quantity variances.
• Work with Branch Managers and Accounts Payable to process vendor returns and credits.
• Participate and support vendor rationalization, product consolidation, and re-categorizing initiatives.
• Manage local vendor relationships where appropriate.

Team Participation and Compliance:

• Actively participate in team meetings and operation calls to share best practices and discuss process improvement opportunities.
• Participate in projects as required.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and Company code of Ethics.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform any other projects/duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary in Supply Chain Management or similar field an asset
• Minimum 2 years’ buying experience in distribution is preferred.
• English proficiency is required; proficiency in French is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of SQL would be an asset.
• Experience with Streamline/Tecsys ERP system is an asset.
• Demonstrate a “fire in the belly” attitude, the initiative to take the time to learn product offerings, and the desire to take advantage of training opportunities provided by the company.
• A self-starter that is extremely motivated and someone who can work with minimum supervision.
• The ability to multitask and work with the larger team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
• Sourcing and vendor negotiations would be an asset.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Extended periods of sitting and working at a desk
• Extensive screen time and computer usage

COMPENSATION

• Growth opportunities with career development and tuition reimbursement program
• EAP Program
• RRSP matching program

ACCESSIBILITY

Safety Express team Inc. is committed to delivering and improving accessibility in employment for all persons with disabilities. Accommodation is available, and will be provided upon request, to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages. in accordance with Accessibility Standards and the Human Rights Code.