Purchasing Coordinator

Radwell International, Inc.

Job Description

Job Title:                  Distribution Buyer CA

Department:             Canada Purchasing Department

Reports To:             Purchasing Manager CA

FLSA Status:           Hourly, Non-exempt, Full Time

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JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for performing all activities related to purchasing, planning and evaluating items for fulfilment of customer orders or stocking:

• Analyze inventory levels; determine or modify planning and purchase accordingly
• Develop working relationship with vendors and negotiate pricing or resource
• Facilitate relationship with Direct Lines. ie Ordering, Stock Levels, New Products, Cost, returns, credit, joint advertising dollars, stock buybacks/EOY returns, etc..
• Set Basic Planning Levels and associated Guidelines to qualify and update items
• Review and modify Pricing and Advertising content for product listings, auditing
• Identify new stock or product opportunities via research or vendor relationships
• Locate alternate sourcing methods for sold and unsold items
• Generate purchase orders for all new products by assigning vendors and pricing to Purchase Orders using P21 system via the PORG process.
• Handle all discrepancies such as price, part numbers, and lead-times; adjust purchase orders and Item Maintenance accordingly.
• Proactively place purchase orders via websites
• Proactively expedite purchasing orders to meet delivery dates
• Handle RFQ’s from sales, helping them source product to the best possible vendor

METRICS

1. Increase in the sales and profitability of FNFP stock and strategic inventory.
2. Profit, Growth and Fulfilment time of Direct Lines/ “Book of Business” associated to Planning / Items in Stock
3. To consistently meet monthly deadlines and objectives as agreed and typically described in monthly reviews or through other project planning efforts
4. To handle ongoing projects and day-to-day demands that are not identified in formal monthly objectives in a timely and accurate manner

Duties may be modified from time to time. Other duties, tasks and work may be assigned

Required Skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous purchasing experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving abilities

Basic computer skills

Phone, Email etiquette

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet, Phone

Strong Computer proficiency and ability to learn new software quickly

Strong problem resolution and analysis skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communications

Good time management skills; be able to multi-task

Able to work at fast pace

Work well in a team environment.

Able to maintain confidential information.

Required Experience

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelors’ Degree, Associates degree or equivalent experience

One to Three years related customer service experience and/or training

Technical or Industrial product knowledge

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

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