About this role
Job Description:
As a Buyer, you will be responsible for procuring material for resale and for managing the entire inventory at the Profit Centre. You will maintain all the inventory controls in the computer system and update them as required. You will negotiate with vendors to obtain the best pricing, delivery, and terms of purchase to ensure optimal order fill rates and high levels of customer satisfaction.
To experience success in the position, you will:
Represent the Profit Centre in a professional mannerUphold our core values and ethics with every interactionBuild long-lasting and profitable vendor relationships by being courteous and engagingExpedite customer orders to keep customer satisfaction highBe analytical, detail oriented and solve problemsBe an effective part of the team at the Profit Centre by collaborating with teammates to support ongoing business needs
Additional duties will include:
Analyze product on hand and projected salesCreate vendor purchase orders to maintain product mix, optimize material in the Profit Centre and satisfy projected salesCommunicate with warehouse teammates to monitor vendor shipments and receipts to ensure material arrives within the prescribed parameters established; expedite customer orders when requiredWork in conjunction with warehouse teammates to ensure timely delivery of products from vendorsMeets or exceeds the Profit Centre targets for fill rate and stale inventoryResearch and resolve inventory discrepancies which may include physically locating the productPerform system product file maintenance for the Profit Centre and work with Product Management Group when required for updates and changesNegotiate vendor returns, special buys and local rebate programsMaintain market intelligence and report pricing level changes, market conditions that may impact inventory levelsCommunicate with Inside and Outside Account Managers about special customer requestsCollaborate with teammates on current shortages/outages of productsRegularly engage with teammates to gain insights on product preferences of customersEnsure all customer orders have been fulfilled to maintain complianceCancel orders that are no longer needed to ensure inventory accuracyPerform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre Manager What we are looking for from you:
A minimum of 1 year of purchasing or inventory control experienceAble to analyze sales and inventory data, and understand market trends to make informed purchasing decisionsPossess strong negotiation skillsAble to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process ordersExcellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, vendors, and teammatesProficient in Microsoft Office softwarePossess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrityAbility to work well independently and in a team settingPreferred Skills
Previous experience with or knowledge of products sold at the Profit CentreExperience working in wholesaleExperience using M3 Salary Range - $40-50,000 plus profit share
EMCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a discrimination, harassment, and barrier free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. EMCO is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. We welcome applications from all minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, neurodiversity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.