Buyer/planner

Company Description

At Techo-Bloc, we aren’t just paving patios - we’re paving the way for great careers Founded on a culture of innovation, we manufacture landscaping products focused on design, durability and flair. Our growing team is seeking passionate people, ready to make an impact.

Intrigued? Come grow with us.

**Why Work for Us**

Techo-Bloc offers its valued employees a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Here are a few of our perks:

- Leaders who are invested in your success;
- Have a dynamic job and evolving career path;
- Develop your skills and grow;
- Epic barbecues and Christmas parties;
- Generous bonus program;
- Considerable referral bonuses;
- Employee discounts on Techo-Bloc’s products;
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP available 24/7);
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan + Match
- Weekly Pay

**Job Description**:

- Serves as the primary liaison between our vendors and Techo-Bloc to identify, select and purchase products.
- Tracks orders to ensure delivery on schedule, while communicating updates or potential delays to stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to foster effective communication and collaboration
- Partners with accounts payables team to handle billing issues.
- Assists with supplier and cost evaluation of new production materials.
- Support various Techo-Bloc departments (Sales, distribution,logistic, accounting, etc) to coordinate procurement needs and materials. Communicates supply issues and answers questions, as needed.
- Monitor performance of specific strategic initiatives and provide insight on actions to improve overall category performance.
- Participates in developing tools to augment procurement functions, reporting and tracking.
- Develop and monitor key metrics and performance analysis on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
- Utilize data and analytics tools to evaluate procurement and inventory data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.

**Qualifications**:

- 2+ years’ experience in a purchasing, buying, analytic role or similar role.
- Experience working within an ERP system (SAP or Microsoft AX is preferred).
- Strong computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, etc)
- Detail Oriented, with the ability to understand large datasets
- Strong communication skills to be able to articulate complex ideas
- Collaborator with the ability to work well with cross-functional teams

**Skills**
- You’re a creative thinker, who is resourceful when finding solutions.
- Action-Oriented; you take on multiple challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
- An excellent communicator, you are comfortable initiating conversation with various departments and vendors.
- A Nimble Learner, willing to ask questions and grow their knowledge
- Good organization skills, diligence in performing tasks.

Additional Information
- The use of the masculine gender has been adopted to facilitate reading and has no discriminatory intent._
- We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted._