Purchaser - North York, Canada - Clare Toronto Inc.

Description

• Lead and manage the full procurement lifecycle to support the overall success of Clare
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors to better meet product/service needs of customers
• Identify vendors of materials, equipment, services, and supplies, and determine product availability, prices, and terms of service and/or product locally and internationally
• Make purchases and coordinate procurement, in accordance with the contracts in force
• Manage procurement and inventory logistics in compliance with the scheduling principles and Clare company guidelines
• Continually and proactively keep informed about new products and consumer trends
• Screen, short list, and select potential suppliers
• Maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) related to Purchasing
• Negotiate with suppliers to support purchasing goals of lowest possible total cost balanced against optimum quality, scheduling needs and on time delivery.
• Continuously track supplier performance, report deficiencies to Management
• Advise internal stakeholders on procurement issues or modifications from original requests and provide support/guidance at all stages of the procurement cycle
• Work with stakeholders and suppliers to resolve issues related
• Work with vendors to resolve shipment discrepancies and quality issues

• Perform cycle counts, ensure that proper approvals levels are in place at all Clare locations
• Perform annual inventory audits at all Clare locations
• Ensure inventory data integrity and accuracy at all Clare location
• Identify and lead the efforts to eliminate slow turning or dead stock product in the most costeffective manner. Ensure that proper level approvals are in place and confirmed in writing
• Provide intercompany transfer assistance and services to the Operations team
• Complete weekly supplies count and update inventory accordingly
• Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships. Contribute to a collaborative, teamoriented work environment

• Minimum 4 years of purchasing or like experience
• Minimum 2 years inventory or like experience
• University Degree or equivalent in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or like steam
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with ERP system, software navigation and data entry an asset
• ERP implementation considered an asset
• Knowledge of drywall and related products preferred, but not an asset
• Evident attitude of customer service and desire to build teamwork and support team members
• Strong organizational skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Selfstarted with the ability to work independently
• Ability to verbalize improvement ideas and concerns
• Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines
• A team player with drive for continuous improvement

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match

• Monday to Friday

• North York, ON M9L 2R6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• Bachelor's Degree (required)