Procurement Specialist

7 months ago

Niagara Falls, Canada Design Electronics Full time

Design Electronics is widely known for providing the best in cutting-edge custom installations and employing the latest technologies from notable brands who offer audiovisual, lighting, control, and security system products. Our projects are delivered on time, on budget, with unmatched service.

We are headquartered in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Our 30,000 sq. ft. research and development and custom-fabrication facility houses a dynamic team of sales professionals, system designers, certified technicians and engineers, and installers.

We offer a complete turn-key service, ensuring seamless integration over every entire installation process and guaranteed customer satisfaction. Our team has vast experience in the industry, and our technical team has an impressive list of specialized certifications. We have InfoComm Certified Technology Specialists (CTS), Crestron Master Programmers, Savant Programmers, and Certified Surveillance System Installers/Technicians, and several of our professionals have Crestron Designations and Lutron Certifications.
- **About the Role**_

Reporting to the Controller, the **Procurement Specialist **wwill be focused on procurement efforts in managing cost controls and will strive to be an active participant in the procurement and finance department.

**Type**:Full Time | Permanent

**Schedule**:Day Shifts

**Hours per Week**:40 hours

**Education**:College (required)
- **Why Join Us?**_
- We are a family-based environment, with an experienced team of audio-visual professionals.
- We offer an opportunity for career growth and professional development.
- Located in the beautiful Niagara Region, Ontario.
- **What We Offer You**_
- $45,000 to $50,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
- Additional performance-based incentives.
- Competitive health benefits.
- Discounts on personal electronics purchases.
- **Your Impact**_
- Optimize inventory management by carefully balancing appropriate level of supply to allow flexibility, minimize overstock in keeping with our sustainability and financial goals.
- Complete weekly test counts of inventory to ensure accuracy.
- Management of vendor price lists, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Support finance in inventory analysis, including review of returned unused and defect products and/or on hand product quantity reconciliation and processing.
- Perform final review of vendor invoices, prior to payment; review for errors etc.
- Place replenishment orders with suppliers & make continuous improvement recommendations that remove waste and add value to our existing processes.
- Product gross profit margin analysis.
- Identify and communicate ETAs for product.
- Collaborate with peers to manage daily activities, request for quotes with suppliers, materials are set-up for ordering while ensuring goods are delivered to the plants to enable business continuity.
- Work closely with team on cost saving projects and learn how to negotiate with suppliers.
- Support in the processing of purchase orders as per procedures, within the established turn-around time.
- Provide consistent excellent customer service to all internal and external parties.
- Occasional Procurement & Warehouse Manager duties to support additional business needs and/or team member coverage needs.
- Provide consistent excellent customer service to all parties with whom you interact.
- Perform other duties as assigned based upon business need.
- **About You**_
- College or university education in General Purchasing, Accounting or Procurement program required.
- Experience in inventory analysis an asset.
- 3+ years previous experience in a procurement and/or accounting role, with focus on inventory controls, procurement process, and reporting.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems; proven experience in workflow process and daily business activities that are part of an ERP system.
- Experience in the AV integration industry is beneficial; and/or solid understanding of product knowledge; product research is key to this role.
- Knowledge of procurement systems; using multi-currency systems.
- Strong Microsoft Office skill.
- Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills, exercise good judgement and critical thinking.
- Strong interpersonal skills, outgoing and can maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
- Well organized with attention to detail and ability to prioritize time sensitive activities.
- Strong oral & written communication skills.
- Highly motivated to learn and grow, both personally and professionally.
- Take initiative to increase process & cost efficiencies.
- **How you Join Us**_

Design Electronics is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of the applicants under _the Ontario Human Rights Code_ and the _Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)_ throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. P

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