Purchasing Agent

Beauti-Tone Paint and Home Products; Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join their team. This role involves sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods to meet operational needs, while managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely availability of materials. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong analytical and negotiation skills. Join a supportive team that values diversity and offers excellent benefits, including a competitive salary and comprehensive health coverage. Apply today to make a meaningful impact in your career!

Benefits

Competitive earnings opportunity

Annual Incentive/Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Store discounts

Generous vacation and sick leave

Employee Discount Program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct the purchase of materials and manage supply chain logistics.
• Negotiate contracts and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Perform cost analysis and assist in designing new packaging materials.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Business

Diploma or Degree in Purchasing

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Job description

Welcome Home!

BeautiTone is the number one Canadian-made and owned retail paint brand, exclusive to Home Hardware.

Build Your Career at Home

As our Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods to meet operational requirements for the BeautiTone Paint & Home Products Division. Led by the Materials Manager, this opportunity suits someone who is detail-oriented and can analyze data and market trends effectively.

Ready to make an impact in a new role? Here’s how:

• Direct the purchase of material for the division.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers of materials, equipment, transportation, and services to the division. The purchasing department acts as the liaison between the division and its suppliers.
• Manage supply chain logistics to ensure timely availability of materials for manufacturing.
• Negotiate contracts, prices, and terms with suppliers.
• Stay updated on market conditions for purchased materials and feedstocks.
• Source new raw materials, packaging items, plant supplies, equipment, and safety supplies, including offsets for current materials.
• Perform cost analysis to support decision-making.
• Set standard material costs for the division’s annual budget and review purchase price variances.
• Assist in designing and testing new packaging materials, creating bills of material, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Place, enter, and expedite orders for raw materials and supplies.
• Participate in industry associations.
• Investigate off-spec materials, arrange returns and compensation, and obtain corrective actions from suppliers.
• Prepare data for regulatory reports.
• Provide vacation coverage for department members.
• Maintain information in Oracle, including vendor and material data.

We’re looking for:

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Management.
• 3-5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, planning, organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Oracle experience is an asset.

How we’ll make you feel at Home

Our team members enjoy a supportive and inclusive culture, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive:

• Competitive earnings opportunity.
• Annual Incentive/Bonus Program.
• Comprehensive Benefits including health, dental, vision, paramedical, disability, travel insurance, life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company match.
• Group RRSP.
• Store discounts and home & auto insurance discounts.
• Generous vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.

Bring your skills, thrive with engaging work, and experience what it’s like at Home. Apply today—this is a great opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company committed to helping you build your future.

Home Hardware values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.

Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home.