Strategic Buyer — Inventory & Supplier Management

Rexel Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rexel Canada is seeking a Buyer for the Western procurement team, based in Calgary Foothills, to manage inventory replenishment for 56 branches in Western Canada. You will place orders, expedite shipments, and resolve non-conformances while maintaining target turns and fill rates.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with Oracle/GAINS assets, and the ability to work under pressure with competing priorities.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or 2–3 years of related experience.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Excel; AS400 and GAINS are assets.
• Problem-solving and ability to make decisions independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well under pressure with competing priorities and manage time effectively.
• Good organizational and time management skills; strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Work with vendors to obtain purchase order confirmations and maintain PO cost and delivery dates.
• Expedite delivery as required.
• Support item master data maintenance.
• Maintain stocking levels to hit availability targets across branches.
• Resolve supplier issues and report branch satisfaction levels.
• Review historical and forecasted demand to inform buying decisions.
• Collaborate with Accounting and Traffic on discrepancies.
• Advise Inventory Planners on slow-moving and surplus inventory.
• Daily review of branch surplus inventory for rebalancing and core item prioritization.

Skills

Vendor management

PO processing

Excel

Time management

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

AS400

GAINS

Job description

Rexel Canada is seeking a Buyer for the Western procurement team, based in Calgary Foothills, to manage inventory replenishment for 56 branches in Western Canada. You will place orders, expedite shipments, and resolve non-conformances while maintaining target turns and fill rates.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with Oracle/GAINS assets, and the ability to work under pressure with competing priorities.