Purchasing Associate - Vaughan, Canada - Dass Imports International Limited

Dass Imports International Limited
Dass Imports International Limited
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Vaughan, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Job Title:
Purchasing associate - retail consumer goods and bulk food commodities (Import and Export).**
Responsibilities:

  • Market Analysis and Supplier Identification:
  • Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, pricing, and emerging products in the bulk food, agricultural, CPG and Grocery sectors.
  • Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and other key performance indicators.
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Negotiation and Contract Management:

  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to secure favorable agreements.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure a reliable and efficient supply chain.
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Order Placement and Tracking (import):

  • Generate purchase orders and manage the procurement process from order placement to delivery.
  • Collaborate with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure timely and accurate product deliveries.
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Quality Assurance:


  • Work closely with quality assurance teams to establish and maintain product quality standards.
  • Address and resolve any quality issues with suppliers promptly.
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Cost Optimization:


  • Analyze costs and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising product quality.
  • Implement strategies to optimize procurement processes and reduce overall expenses.
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Collaboration and Communication:


  • Liaise with internal departments such as sales, marketing, and finance to understand their procurement needs.
  • Communicate effectively with crossfunctional teams to align procurement activities with overall business objectives.
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Compliance and Risk Management:

  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities.

Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • Proven experience (at least 5+ years) in purchasing import/export, preferably within the bulk food, agriculture, CPG and Grocery industries.
  • Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain positive supplier relationships.
  • Excellent analytical and problemsolving abilities.
  • Knowledge of procurement software and tools.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Details:


  • Competitive salary based on experience plus commission.
  • Onsite role with approximately 25% travel.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and explaining why you are the right fit for this role.

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our dynamic team

J_Dass
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