Buyer

Solid Solutions Canada Inc; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in supply chain management seeks a Buyer to oversee a dedicated supplier base and manage inventory efficiently. The role involves coordinating orders, analyzing costs, and ensuring product availability to meet customer needs. Ideal candidates will possess strong procurement skills and a keen understanding of inventory dynamics.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Strong attention to detail and urgency in completing tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier base and ensure inventory levels are adequate.
• Place purchase orders and coordinate delivery with urgency.
• Assist sales with rush orders to comply with goals.

Skills

Cost analysis

Inventory management

Vendor management

Communication

Job description

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a dedicated supplier base of approximately 50+ vendors and 8,000+ SKUs, ensuring all inventory is in stock promptly and purchased at the right price. This role utilizes various resources to ensure product timelines and inventory levels are met and the supply chain process is efficient, meeting the needs of all internal and external customer requirements and expectations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Placing purchase orders with approved suppliers and coordinating delivery of product with an extreme sense of urgency.
• Daily review of purchasing reports to ensure stock levels are maintained; review of branches to determine which product to transfer if excess stock is on hand.
• Assisting sales department with rush orders for timely delivery of stock to customers to comply with goal of 98% fill rate expectation.
• Managing cost comparisons and analysis between suppliers to find the best priced product.
• Reviewing open orders and following up with suppliers to confirm delivery dates and communicating with sales team if required to keep abreast of timelines.
• Participate in project work based on department need and as assigned.
• Communicate and work with Projects / Quotations on project requirements and special pricing.
• Managing assigned vendor SKU base including changing prices, part numbers and suppliers as required.
• Coordinating with Branch Managers to follow up on inventory transfers, new product set up or other requests.
• In partnership with the Procurement Director, coordinate the return of excess inventory based on usage & OP / LP reviews and spreadsheet analysis identifying slow moving product.
• Maintaining product knowledge and ensuring awareness of any changes or updates to product line.
• Reviewing invoicing issues for price discrepancies with AP and ensuring proper price is charged by the supplier by investigating root cause.