Purchasing Coordinator

Category Procurement

Job Location Stoney Creek, ON, CA

Additional Locations St. Catharines, ON, CA

Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Radwell International, Inc.

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 fulfilment 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. ie 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 RFQ’s from sales, helping them source product to the best possible vendor

Duties may be modified from time to time. Other duties, tasks and work may be assigned

• 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

$26.00 per hour plus benefits

We use an applicant tracking system that includes AI-enabled features to support parts of the recruitment process, such as application organization or screening. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.

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 and ability to learn new software quickly
• Strong problem resolution and analysis skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Good time management skills; be able to multi-task
• Able to work at fast pace
• Work well in a team environment.
• Able to maintain confidential information.

Required Experience

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors’ Degree, Associates degree or equivalent experience
• One to Three years related customer service experience and/or training
• Technical or Industrial product knowledge

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

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