Buyer - Langley, Canada - EECOL

EECOL

Verified Company

Langley, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Why You'll Love EECOL

When you join EECOL, you become part of a global leader in business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain management solutions.

We take pride in having an inclusive and family-like work environment.

We provide a compensation package that offers competitive wages, flexible hours, excellent benefits, and a career you can be proud of.

There are endless opportunities with our promote-within culture

What's in it for You

Permanent, fulltime positions, Monday through Friday. Weekends and evenings are for friends, family, and fun, not work
Enjoy regular salary reviews and incentive opportunities.
EECOL is not just a job, but a company where you can learn, develop, and build your career All training provided.
A benefits package designed with your total wellbeing in mind including generous paid time off, comprehensive insurance options for you and your family, generous flex benefits, health & dental plan, disability, life insurance, vision care, educational assistance and a retirement savings plan including Pension, RRSP and TFSA opportunities to save for the future
Enjoy a wide variety of perks including discounts on travel, vehicles, entertainment, shopping and many more.

As a Buyer, you are responsible for placing and authorizing purchase orders within assigned limits. You will expedite orders, track deliveries, resolve shipping errors, and maintain accurate records following established guidelines.

Responsibilities

Reviews daily purchasing reports and system recommendations and determines proper quantities and items to purchase and creates purchasing documents to send suppliers.
Maintains inventory availability while minimizing working capital investment.
Tactical execution of stock replenishment, special order (SO), and drop ship (DS) buying where assigned while making buying decisions based on most economical method with respect to quantities, order minimums or prepaid terms and mode of transportation.
Guarantees accurate purchase order quantities, costs, notes and terms compliance.
Follows up with suppliers concerning order status and delivery and communicates delivery information to impacted departments.
Reviews daily supplier shipping error notices and takes appropriate action.
Reviews quarterly excess and inactive inventory reports and negotiates with suppliers to obtain return goods authorizations on excess and inactive material.
Assists managers with evaluating supplier performance related to ontime delivery, fill rates, shipping errors, transfer cost improvements, branch support, and other measures.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
1 year experience required of purchasing within supply chain environment.
Knowledge of purchasing and inventory concepts, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of business performance measures.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Strong problemsolving skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong computer skills, including purchasing and inventory management systems, programs and reports
Ability to exercise judgment.
Knowledge of industry including suppliers, customers, and competitors.

Salary:
The expected salary range for this role is $64,000 - $83,100.

This is the salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.

We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.

An employee's compensation level within the range will be based on several factors, including but not limited to geographic location, experience, relevant education, qualifications, skills, organizational needs, and performance.

Are You Ready to Launch Your Career with EECOL?

Founded in 1919, we have been offering competitive value and superior service for over 100 years with over 60 locations in Western Canada.

EECOL is one of Canada's leading electrical products distributors.

Our employees stay for the long-term because we offer a rewarding and exciting career, not just a job The majority of our team started in entry-level positions and have enjoyed a variety of career paths taking them to leadership roles throughout the organizations.

Don't miss out on this opportunity; join our team today

EECOL Electric Corp. ("EECOL") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer._