Purchaser

B.A. Robinson Co.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned company that values exceptional customer service and employee contributions. As a Purchaser at a leading Canadian distributor, you will play a vital role in managing inventory and supplier relationships. This position offers the opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that rewards initiative and hard work. With a generous benefits package and the chance to earn bonuses, you will find a fulfilling career path in a company committed to diversity and community engagement. Take the first step towards a rewarding career with a respected industry leader.

Benefits

Monthly bonus opportunities

Annual profit share

Wellness days

RRSP program

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing and inventory management.
• Strong computer skills and ability to analyze vendor pricing.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and balancing stock using the Solar Eclipse ERP system.
• Analyzing trends in vendor pricing to determine appropriate suppliers.
• Resolving issues related to sales orders and purchase orders.

Skills

Familiarity with plumbing products

Excellent computer knowledge

Good organizational skills

Good communication skills

Previous purchasing experience

Understanding of Eclipse ERP

Tools

Solar Eclipse (ERP)

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00 AM

We know what it means to put the customer first—our business is built upon a tradition of exceptional, individualized customer service. Our employees experience the excitement and satisfaction that comes from working for a successful, expanding company where every team member makes a difference and where initiative and hard work are valued and rewarded. We are confident that if you choose to work at ROBINSON, you will be taking your first steps towards a challenging, profitable, and satisfying career.

We have an opening for a Purchaser at our Winnipeg Plumbing branch.

What you will do:

• Maintaining and balancing stock using Solar Eclipse (ERP) replenishment system within company guidelines
• Analyzing trends in vendor pricing and sales activity to determine appropriate supplier (from an approved list) and correct timing of purchases using best practices
• Ordering non-stock products as required
• Resolving issues related to sales orders, transfers and purchase orders
• Tracing requests for product with supplier
• Reconciling physical on hand quantities through inventory adjustments
• Reviewing inventory reports to return non-turning products to vendors
• Working with management and sales staff to reduce clearance product
• Making necessary adjustments to ensure proper inventory levels through product maintenance
• Transferring required inventory from other branches with surplus
• Participate in physical inventory counts
• Performing other duties as assigned

About you:

• Familiarity with plumbing products
• Excellent computer knowledge
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Previous purchasing experience and understanding of Eclipse is considered an asset

ROBINSON values your experience and recognizes the contributions you make to the success of our business. Your starting pay will be based on the skills and experience you bring to the role, with opportunities to earn more as you grow and develop with us. Your salary will be supplemented with monthly bonus opportunities, annual profit share, wellness days, RRSP program and a generous benefits package.

Visit ourcareers site to explore more opportunities with ROBINSON SUPPLY.

Family-owned ROBINSON is a leading Canadian distributor of plumbing, heating, electrical, and lighting products. Today, the company serves customers in the construction industry and retail home improvement markets through a network of 32 distribution warehouses and showrooms in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. ROBINSON’s reputation as a growing company with a customer-service oriented culture continues to attract and retain top quality people and has earned itPlatinumstatus amongCanada’s Best Managed Companies.ROBINSON is committed to a diverse,inclusive,and respectful workplace. We strive to foster an environment thatvaluesourdifferences andbelieve in giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

ROBINSON will provide accommodation for candidates with disabilities throughout our interview and selection process.

Thank you to all interested candidates, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.