Junior Buyer (Toronto, ON)

Julepower; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a detail-oriented Junior Buyer to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves selecting and purchasing quality products while negotiating with suppliers to secure the best prices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast business needs and maintain inventory levels. If you possess strong communication and critical thinking skills, and have a background in supply chain or logistics, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking organization dedicated to innovation in energy solutions.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in purchasing and procurement preferred.
• Background in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Research and purchase quality parts and materials.
• Negotiate with suppliers for best pricing and manage orders.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure timely delivery and stock levels.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Credential in supply chain and logistics

Tools

Inventory Management System

NetSuite

Job description

Job Title:
Junior Buyer

Our Company:
Jule is a Toronto-based all-in-one solution provider of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Electric Vehicle Fast Charging (EVFC). Using its patented battery & power/energy management technologies, Jule has been delivering successful projects over a wide range of industries, including community energy storage, electric vehicle charging infrastructure and microgrid development.

Our website: https://www.julepower.com/

Overview:

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Buyer to be responsible for selecting and purchasing quality products for our business. Your responsibilities will include processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, creating and maintaining an inventory, quality assurance and liaising with inventory, production, design, engineering teams and management. The buyer will work with staff across departments to forecast the needs of the business and make purchase decisions based on demand.

The Buyer should be analytically minded and possess excellent negotiating skills to secure the best prices according to budget. Knowledge of sales and marketing principles is advantageous.

Responsibilities:

• Research, select and purchase quality parts, products and materials.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing.
• Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.
• Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.
• Assist to arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
• Coordinate with inventory team, management, and stockroom as required.
• Assess quality of stock received and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers and management.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience using an Inventory Management System.

Education and Experience:

• 2 years of experience in purchasing and procurement for US & CAN preferred.
• Background in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing.
• ERP experience is an asset - preferably with NetSuite.
• Electrical, electronic and mechanical knowledge is an asset.
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, additional credential in supply chain and logistics is an asset.

Department: Operations
This is a full-time position.