purchasing clerk

Luggage City; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Ontario is seeking a Mid-Senior level professional to manage purchasing and inventory. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in production and international trade. Responsibilities include calculating costs, preparing purchase orders, and maintaining inventory levels. The role requires strong negotiation skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in production and international trade.
• Knowledge of textiles and leather materials.

Responsibilities

• Calculate costs of orders and prepare purchase orders.
• Monitor inventory levels and compile inventory reports.
• Negotiate prices with suppliers and resolve delivery issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Languages : English

Education : Bachelor's degree

Experience : 5 years or more

Work setting :

• Information technology
• Trading

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages :

• Mandarin
• Cantonese

Responsibilities :

• Calculate costs of orders
• Obtain price quotations from catalogues and suppliers
• Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports and records
• Prepare purchase orders
• Process purchases
• Resolve delivery and other problems with suppliers
• Review requisition orders for accuracy
• Verify stock availability from current inventories
• Compile inventory reports
• Dispose of and account for outdated stock
• Maintain stock rotation
• Monitor inventory levels of issued materials and stocks
• Prepare inventory costs, retail pricing and profit reports
• Prepare requisition orders to replenish stock
• Record the quantity, type and value of stock on hand using computerized or manual inventory system
• Prepare requisition orders to replenish parts and supplies
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
• Perform data entry
• Negotiate price when purchasing or selling
• Review purchase order claims and contracts to determine compliance with company policy

Experience and specialization :

• Type of materials : Textiles and leather
• Computer and technology knowledge : MS Excel, MS Word, MS Office, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint
• Area of work experience : Production, International trade
• Geographical areas of specialization : China
• Specialization / experience (business sales and services) : Negotiation

Additional information :

• Security and safety : Driver's validity licence check
• Transportation / travel information : Valid driver's licence, willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability :

• Organized
• Team player
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Dependability
• Judgement

Benefits :

• Free parking available

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Management and Manufacturing

Industries : Retail