Purchasing Specialist-Acton

Life Health Products LP; Acton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel for trade shows

Job summary

Purity Life Health Products LP is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage inventory across a diverse portfolio and coordinate with vendor partners. The role emphasizes accurate stock levels, timely purchasing, and proactive cross-department communication.

The position requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a dynamic team environment, with some travel for trade shows and events as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using MS Office and adapting to new technology.
• Interpersonal skills to work in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain relationships with vendor partners and internal teams.
• Maintain stock levels aligned with budgets and dating requirements.
• Manage inventory reserve and stock rebalancing processes.
• Proactive communication across departments about fill-rate, delays, and shipments.
• Coordinate delivery appointments with receivers and carriers when applicable.
• Maintain vendor records in the vendor management system.
• Travel for trade shows and team events may be required.

Skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Idea adoption

Education

Degree/diploma/certification asset

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Purity life Health Products LP is Canada’s most valued distributor of natural health products.

Are you the Purchasing Specialist we are looking for?

Purity life Health Products LP is Canada’s most valued distributor of natural health products.

At Purity Life we believe natural health products make a difference in peoples’ lives.Our vision is to be Canada’s most valued natural health products distributor.

Our values are based on providing a safe workplace for our employees and conducting business based on COMMIT – collaboration, operational excellence, mutual respect, making a difference, integrity and transparency.

We have developed our industry through outstanding innovation and a commitment to operational excellence. Purity has a job opportunity for a Purchasing Specialist, responsible for effectively managing inventory processes across a diverse portfolio of Purity’s distributed brands/vendors. Your high energy and drive will create a work environment focused on success and continuous process improvement.

Work Type: Full-Time

Grade - 7 Salary Range - $51,975 - $65,000 CAD per year

This is a new position

Job Duties:

The core responsibilities of the Purchasing Specialist lie in fostering and maintaining positive relationships with new and existing partners, both internal and external, through a variety of inventory management practices.

Key traits and qualities required to be successful in these responsibilities are exemplified as:

• Possessing clear and open methods of communication
• Showcasing a keen attention to detail and proactivity
• Engaging in and contributing to team-based environments
• Embracing, presenting, and celebrating new ideas

The daily tasks can include but are not limited to the following:

• Work closely with a portfolio of vendor partners to coordinate inventory requirements for all of Purity Life’s distribution centers
• Maintain accurate stock levels that are in-line with department budgets and guaranteed dating requirements
• Mitigate risk and exposure by managing the inventory reserve and stock rebalancing processes
• Provide accurate, proactive, and transparent communication across all internal departments on fill rate challenges, delayed shipments or any other activity that could impact the regular operations within Purity Life and its customer base
• Expedite inbound purchase orders and update the system with revised expected delivery dates
• Assist in coordinating delivery appointments with receiving departments and freight carriers when applicable
• Maintain vendor records and profiles within the vendor management system
• Some travel for trade show and team events may be required

Job Requirements:

• Degree, diploma or certification a definite asset
• Experience of using all MS Office tools and ability to adapt to new technology
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands in a fast-paced and changing environment
• High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment