Strategic Purchaser - Inventory & Supplier Excellence

Spicers Canada; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spicers Canada ULC in Vaughan, Ontario is seeking a full-time Purchaser to join the National Procurement team. Reporting to the Director of National Inventory Management, this role focuses on replenishment purchasing, managing vendor portfolios and optimizing inventories across divisions.

You will collaborate cross-functionally, monitor product availability, and implement cost-effective strategies while maintaining accuracy and timeliness in procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma; SCMA designation is an asset.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Knowledge of the paper manufacturing, distribution, printing, sign and display, industrial supplies, or packaging industries is asset.
• Proficiency with MS Office; experience with ERP systems like Infor Aplus.
• Strong analytical, mathematical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Purchase products to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Evaluate availability and determine cost-effective replenishment strategies.
• Manage forecasts and monitor movement of product lines.
• Oversee processes and inventory to ensure timely procurement.
• Proactively manage supplier performance and resolve delivery/pricing/quality issues.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve shared goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Supply chain management

Vendor management

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma

SCMA designation

Tools

Infor Aplus ERP

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Spicers Canada ULC in Vaughan, Ontario is seeking a full-time Purchaser to join the National Procurement team. Reporting to the Director of National Inventory Management, this role focuses on replenishment purchasing, managing vendor portfolios and optimizing inventories across divisions.

You will collaborate cross-functionally, monitor product availability, and implement cost-effective strategies while maintaining accuracy and timeliness in procurement processes.