Purchasing Assistant

3 months ago


Richmond Hill, Canada Strategic Retail Partners Full time

**Overview**:
Are you detail-oriented and organized? Do you have advanced Excel skills? Do you want to play a pivotal part in supporting our procurement operations by assisting in sourcing, purchasing, and maintaining inventory levels?

Join Strategic Retail Partners as a **Purchasing Assistant**

**Driven by our mission to exceed expectations through passion, performance and profitability.**

Since our founding as a regional distributor of sunglasses in 1969, SRP has grown into an international leader providing in-store merchandising solutions to a wide variety of retail partners and their consumers. We have built relationships with thousands of international, national, and regional retailers who rely on our customized solutions in more than 60,000+ locations across the U.S and Canada. With warehouse facilities in both countries and representatives covering all regions, there isn't a retail location we can't service.

For this role, **we’ll look to you to**:

- Process purchase orders accurately and in compliance with company policies.
- Maintain meticulous records of purchases, pricing, and inventory levels using software systems.
- Coordinate with suppliers to confirm order details and track shipments for timely delivery.
- Manage logistics communication between brokers and forwarders to facilitate transportation of goods.
- Maintain a shipment tracker to monitor delivery schedules and address any delays or issues promptly.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify purchasing needs and prioritize requirements.
- Provide administrative support to the purchasing team, including organizing meetings and handling correspondence.

**Experience/Qualifications**:

- Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role is an asset.
- Proficiency in purchasing software or ERP systems.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Analytical mindset with the capability to interpret data.
- Understanding of procurement regulations and ethical sourcing practices.
- Professional demeanor and a collaborative attitude.

**Benefits and Perks**:

- Medical, dental, vision and travelers' insurance
- RRSP with company match
- Hybrid work schedule

**Join us, and let’s deliver data-driven retail solutions.**

SRP is committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome all qualified individuals to apply. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H1

Expected start date: 2024-09-03


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