Purchaser - Stoney Creek, Canada - Staalduinen Floral Ltd

Staalduinen Floral Ltd

Verified Company

Stoney Creek, Canada

4 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Purchaser
Full-time, salaried position, onsite

Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

About Us

Why do career-driven people join Staalduinen Floral Ltd?

Staalduinen culture is diverse, exciting, and career-fulfilling which are just a few reasons why our employees have been with us for an average of 10 years, continually growing and excelling in their skills and experiences.

We want you to be part of our dynamic and positive culture in a family-run business ready to set you up for success

With 60 years in business, we're proud to be one of Canada's largest floral distributors and to be known as the fresh flower experts.

With a fleet of our own temperature-controlled trucks and a 20,000-foot warehouse, we're able to deliver on our promise of bringing "Staalduinen fresh" to our customers' door.

Our team is built around "fresh flower experts" including buyers, account managers, and flower fulfillment professionals.

There is not a member of our team who doesn't live and breathe the flower business and it's that dedication and depth of understanding that's been a hallmark of Staalduinen since our humble beginnings.

About The Position

The role of the Purchaser is to manage assigned products, including the variety and quality demanded by Staalduinen Floral's customers.

Determine landed costs for all products and see that selling prices are established and published according to company policy.

Collaborate with the Sales team and ensure that the availability of stock on hand and incoming products is made known to the Sales team and warehouse staff.

Keep well informed regarding new products, changing trends, and seasonal demand variations.

Keep aware of competitive offerings and pricing in the industry and proactively search out and evaluate new products and suppliers.

Principal Responsibilities

Purchasing
Procurement
Purchasing Administration
Purchasing
Inbound Logistics
Product Pricing
Marketing Support
Inventory Management
Knowledge & Skills

Required Qualifications

Three (3) or more years of Purchasing experience (preference given to those with floral industry experience)
College diploma /accreditation in Purchasing and/or Supply Chain management
Intermediate to advanced level of experience with MS Office Applications, in particular strong Excel skills
Intermediate to advanced level of experience with ERP systems
Able to create and format reports
Proven experience in collaborating with vendors, customers, coworkers, and the public in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner
Must be proficient in the English language and able to communicate fluently verbally and written
Must have previous experience working within a highenergy, fastpaced office environment
Must be available to work longer hours during peak seasons
Solid continuous improvement skills
Demonstrate positive work ethics
Strong organization & and time management skills
Business travel may be required up to 10%