Purchasing Coordinator

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Stoney Creek, ON • :  •-Time/Regular

Job Title: Distribution Buyer CA
Department: Canada Purchasing Department
Reports To: Purchasing Manager CA
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-exempt, Full Time

Responsible for performing all activities related to purchasing, planning and evaluating items for fulfillment of customer orders or stocking.

• Analyze inventory levels; determine or modify planning and purchase accordingly
• Develop working relationship with vendors and negotiate pricing or resource
• Facilitate relationship with Direct Lines – ordering, stock levels, new products, cost, returns, credit, joint advertising dollars, stock buybacks/EOY returns, etc.
• Set Basic Planning Levels and associated Guidelines to qualify and update items
• Review and modify Pricing and Advertising content for product listings, auditing
• Identify new stock or product opportunities via research or vendor relationships
• Locate alternate sourcing methods for sold and unsold items
• Generate purchase orders for all new products by assigning vendors and pricing to Purchase Orders using P21 system via the PORG process.
• Handle all discrepancies such as price, part numbers, and lead-times; adjust purchase orders and Item Maintenance accordingly.
• Proactively place purchase orders via websites
• Proactively expedite purchasing orders to meet delivery dates
• Handle RFQs from sales, helping them source product to the best possible vendor

• Increase in the sales and profitability of FNFP stock and strategic inventory.
• Profit, Growth and Fulfilment time of Direct Lines/ “Book of Business” associated to Planning / Items in Stock
• To consistently meet monthly deadlines and objectives as agreed and typically described in monthly reviews or through other project planning efforts
• To handle ongoing projects and day-to-day demands that are not identified in formal monthly objectives in a timely and accurate manner

Required Skills:

Previous purchasing experience, Attention to detail, Problem solving abilities, Basic computer skills, Phone, Email etiquette.

Knowledge &

Skills Required:

Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet, Phone;
Strong computer proficiency;
Problem resolution and analysis skills;
Organizational skills;
Excellent attention to detail;
Excellent written and verbal communications;
Good time management;
Ability to multi-task;
Able to work at fast pace;
Work well in a team environment;
Ability to maintain confidential information.

Required Experience:

Bachelor's Degree, Associate's degree or equivalent experience;
One to Three years related customer service experience and/or training;
Technical or Industrial product knowledge.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Commercial and Industrial Machinery Maintenance