Purchaser

1 week ago


Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Van Isle Water Services Full time

Your Water Movement and Treatment Experts
Van Isle Water Services Ltd is a Canadian-owned & operated water systems and outdoor living distributor and retailer.

Founded in 1972 on Vancouver Island in Victoria, British Columbia, we supply water pumps and related equipment to diverse industries including:

aquaculture, commercial & residential swimming pools, hot tubs, fish ponds, fountains, water gardens, lake water & lagoon management, irrigation, water treatment, sump & septic, rainwater harvesting, groundwater management, and well water systems.

Van Isle Water Services is currently looking for a purchaser at our Victoria branch.

Purchaser
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Preparing and issuing Purchase orders and agreements by verifying quantity, quality, cost, inventory requirements and lead time expectations.
  • Evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings.
  • Identify suppliers of goods and services
  • Negotiate terms with suppliers such as payment terms, price, quality of goods, deadlines, expectations, etc.
  • Liaise with suppliers and category managers regarding updates and details of items.
  • Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns.
  • Maintain a healthy relationship with the vendors.
  • Trouble shooting through fulfillment issues and resolution.
  • Overstock control and stock replenishment.
  • File warranty claims with vendors.
  • Track and maintain inventory accuracy of SKUs and supplies within portfolio/ Division.
  • Monitor inventory to ensure the flow of goods remains positive.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date contact information, price contracts and purchase orders within ERP system.
  • Work closely with the vendor and the logistics team on ontime delivery of goods at the lowest cost possible while still meeting expected timelines.
  • Updating purchasing database to ensure all fields are complete and accurate.

Qualification and Requirements:

  • A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management or a similar field preferred
  • Professional certification in APICS and CPIM will be an added benefit
  • Proven work experience as a Procurement Specialist or similar role
  • Good working knowledge and understanding of purchasing procedures
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Strong analytical thinking and problemsolving skills
  • Proficiency in

Microsoft Office:
spread sheets and word processing documents, Experience with ERP system (NetSuite) and or willingness to learn

  • Good oral and written communication skills

What we offer:

Van Isle Water offers a competitive salary and total compensation commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive group benefits package available after 3 months of employment including:

  • Health care coverage
  • Dental care coverage
  • Eye care coverage
  • Disability and Life insurance
Work remotely

  • No

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Full Covid-19 Safety plan / Communicable disease prevention plan is in effect as per current PHO order.

Work Location:
One location

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