Assistant Buyer

4 days ago


Winnipeg, Canada Eskimo Point Lumber Supply Full time

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the Buyer, **the Assistant Buyer **- Sporting Goods works closely with our internal and external business partners to assist with sourcing and procuring quotes for various goods and materials for all divisions within the organization

Responsible for administrative and financial related tasks for the companies purchasing needs, **the Assistant Buye**r manages various aspects of supplier products, ensuring quality and monitoring shipping costs for goods purchased. In addition, the incumbent provides necessary coordination for internal company purchases and authorizes the use of resources to help ensure efficient and effective buying practices, while maintaining accurate records of current and prospect suppliers and their performance.

**The Assistant Buyer **is responsible for exercising a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism, while building relationships and working closely with key stakeholders throughout all levels of the company.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Input, prepare, check and monitors purchase orders
- Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable pricing
- Research, evaluate, select and negotiate merchandise/supplies based on quality, price, selection, support services available, supplier’s reliability, production & distribution capabilities and terms
- Actively assist with the planning and & execution of cost reduction opportunities that allow for purchasing the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in the correct quantities
- Use appropriate technologies, systems and processes to process and track orders and monitor stock levels
- Confer with suppliers to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action to be implemented
- Build and develop relationships with key suppliers, customers, vendors and store staff
- Support the development and implementing of purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
- Assist with coordinating and assisting with quarterly and year-end inventory counts
- Attending or assisting with Trade Shows and industry-specific exhibitions and vendors to ensure current and future needs are met to evaluate future buying opportunities
- Observe consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends
- Liaise with warehouse and store managers to ensure all products arrive as ordered
- Other duties as required and assigned

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary education in a related field
- Experience in hunting, fishing, camping, outdoor recreation, and apparel would be an asset
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service orientation
- Advanced knowledge and experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
- Good problem-solving ability
- Able to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Good time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

**Salary**: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 1 year (preferred)


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