Purchasing Lead

2 weeks ago


Waterloo, Canada Pool Solutions Full time

**Purchasing Lead**

Job Title: Pool Solutions Purchasing Lead

**About Pool Solutions**:
Pool Solutions was founded over 25 years ago with the vision to offer top-quality pool care and quality renovations. Recognizing the need for a reliable and dedicated pool service provider, Pool Solutions was created to offer professional, dependable, and exceptional pool care services to all customers in Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph & Surrounding areas

The company's approach is to prioritize customer service, hard work, personal care, and attention to detail to ensure customer loyalty. Pool Solutions is the fastest-growing pool company in the area, thanks to the exceptional pool services, repairs, and maintenance provided by the team of experienced pool technicians.Today, Pool Solutions is recognized as the go-to pool service provider in the area, with a commitment to providing top-quality pool care services to ensure customers can do more swimming while Pool Solutions takes care of the rest

**Job Summary**:
As the Purchasing Lead for Pool Solutions, you will be responsible for developing and implementing purchasing strategies, managing daily purchasing activities, and maintaining supplier relations. Your role will be critical in ensuring that the company operates efficiently and effectively.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Develop and implement purchasing strategies to meet the company's objectives.

Manage daily purchasing activities, including sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing purchase orders.

Maintain the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.

Coordinate with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.

Ensure that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.

Prepare cost estimates and manage budgets.

Work to improve purchasing systems and processes.

Supervise and manage purchasing staff, as required.

Participate in regular meetings with management to discuss purchasing strategies and make recommendations for improvement.

**Qualifications**:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing or a similar position.

Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.

Supervisory and management experience.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.

Strong planning and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently.

**Job Perks**:
Competitive wages

Working in a team environment

Safety-minded organization

Stable, year-round employment

Continuous training, learning, and development opportunities

Fun-loving work environment

Opportunities for growth

Prior swimming pool service experience is an asset but not required.

If you are a driven and results-oriented individual with a passion for purchasing and logistics, we would love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing pool service company and make a significant impact on our operations.

5 days a week Monday to Friday and some Saturdays

Please contact Pool Solutions through Indeed

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Waterloo, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-04
Expected start date: 2023-03-12


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