Buyer, IT​/Tech

Position: Buyer I
At Bluum, we’re on a mission to improve learning and make it more accessible for all. Guided by our values—Start with Empathy, Do What’s Right, Own It Together, and Win as a Team, Always be Learning—we partner with educators to create impactful learning environments through innovative solutions and personalized support. If you’re driven by purpose and want to make a real difference, you belong at Bluum

The Buyer’s primary responsibility will be order procurement and brand purchasing management in accordance with optimum business and vendor management metrics, including working capital parameters and company inventory goals.

Hybrid

Salary Range: $65-69,000 CAD

Responsibilities

Purchase order management within the Net Suite Cloud ERP system, including direct and stock orders

Manage inventory levels and re-order points

Negotiate best cost, payment term and delivery efficiencies with vendor partners

Manage direct vendor price lists and maintain system part costs in conjunction with Database Coordination team

Vet adequate procurement avenue options

Support & outline vendor Deal Registration with Sales and Product teams

Manage Vendor Returns Authorization (VRA) process

Maintain and update vendor ERP profile

Perform efficient communication with vendors and internal departments to establish beneficial business relationships

Manage shared email mailbox with assigned vendors as well as personal mailbox

Communicate credit line levels and trial balance updates with Accounts Payable team

Provide support to all departments as necessary

Research new products or alternative manufacturers and vendors to current product lines

Attend local and national industry trade shows where approved

Support and coordinate vendor/manufacturer business meetings

Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Skill Requirements

Associate’s degree required

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

1-3 years of purchasing, vendor business or related experience preferred

Core Values

Start with Empathy - We lead with curiosity, compassion, and respect. We listen to each other and to our customers, value different perspectives, and work to understand before being understood. That’s how we build trust and better solutions.

Own it Together - We are accountable. We do what we say we will do. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for results. We follow through on commitments and take responsibility for our impact on our team, our customers, and our mission.

Do What’s Right - We act with integrity, even when it’s hard. We’re honest, ethical, and guided by what’s best for our customers, our team, our partners, and the students we serve – always.

Are Always Learning - Like the educators and students we serve, we believe in lifelong learning. We embrace change, seek feedback and stay curious—because every challenge is a chance to grow stronger, smarter, and more impactful.

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