Buyer, Business

We are currently seeking a Buyer who loves a challenge and has experience and knowledge of purchasing processes. Our Buyer is key to moving our business forward and we offer driven, talented individuals opportunities to stand out and work in a supportive and innovative environment. This will be a full‑time permanent position, onsite in Guelph, ON.

For over 40 years, Connect Tech has built a solid reputation providing high‑performance computing solutions for some of the world’s most influential companies. As an NVIDIA Elite Partner, Connect Tech’s products are used in state‑of‑the‑art technology on land, sea, sky, and space. With leading‑edge design and manufacturing services backed by stellar technical support, our commitment to excellence in design and customer satisfaction is the driving force behind our success.

• Competitive salaries:
  Annual Salary $50,000- $70,000
• An attractive profit‑sharing program
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work within a high‑tech, leading‑edge technology field with products that appear in some really cool applications! (Robots, Drones, Artificial Intelligence, Vision Systems)
• 3 weeks’ vacation per year with no waiting period, including shutdown at Christmas
• Paid sick days
• A “Dream Fund” (gym memberships, personal interest classes, etc.)
• A dynamic, energetic and growing company with a friendly community atmosphere
• A collaborative and supportive workplace that values the contributions and ideas of our staff, and are proud of our extremely low turnover rate throughout our 40+ year history
• Employees who have great passion for their work and who are always looking for ways to propel Connect Tech to the next level

• Provide product requirement guidance to our Sales teams
• Review, analyze, qualify or reject purchase orders for all product lines
• Sourcing and purchasing BOM components
• Establish and maintain key vendor partner relationships
• Work with partners and Sales teams to make necessary changes to purchase orders for all product lines and ensure fulfilment in a timely manner
• Continually update the status of aging purchase orders and follow‑up with partners for information on scheduled shipments
• Negotiate pricing for the company to achieve the best pricing discount to purchase parts and products from distributors and manufacturers to fill customer orders
• Oversee and coordinate flow of information from our partners to the company

• Bachelor’s degree/College diploma or equivalent experience
• In‑depth knowledge and understanding of purchasing processes. Experience in technical purchasing preferred
• 3+ years of experience with a computerized ERP system, Microsoft Word, Excel and email applications or equivalent
• Excellent English language and communication skills
• Efficient computer navigation skills, including speed and accuracy of data entry
• Ability to communicate to effectively and in a constructive manner with customers, coworkers, management and executives
• Demonstrated skill in prioritizing multiple responsibilities, tasks and projects simultaneously including ability to shift priorities and see tasks through to completion in a short period of time

Connect Tech is committed to providing barrier‑free and accessible employment practice in compliance with the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.). In compliance with the A.O.D.A., Connect Tech will make necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support participation in the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources if you require assistance.