Buyer- Imports

**Position: Buyer
- Imports**

**Location: Port Coquitlam, BC**
- Do you like to work in a fast-paced environment? Do you want a stable career and receive excellent benefits? Join our Port Coquitlam, BC team and let work, work for you._

Lordco Auto Parts is hiring an Import Buyer to join the Purchasing Team in Port Coquitlam, BC. At Lordco, you will become a part of the team and the Lordco family. You will feel stable in your career, receive excellent training and many opportunities for career advancement.

**Why work for Lordco?**

Our employees are our family, and we want to make sure they are taken care of. We support the health and well-being of you and your family through quality programs and plans. We want you to feel valued and welcomed within our diverse, inclusive team, and here’s how we do it:
Extended Benefits for You and Your Family
- Health, Dental & Vision Care Insurance
- Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
- Education and Savings Plans, RRSP matching
- Health and Wellness program
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Generous Employee Perks and Discounts
- Career Development Support & Promote-From-Within Culture
- Work Flexibility
- You value quality. You have a strong work ethic and enjoy delivering exceptional work.
- You care about maintaining strong vendor relationships fueled by quality and expertise.
- You have drive and want to learn and grow in the automotive industry.
- You want to be a part of an organization that treats its people like family.
- You take ownership of your work with accountability to internal/external stakeholders.

**What You Will Do**:

- Responsible for day to day purchasing activities including suggested orders, purchase orders, expediting and reviewing invoices.
- Assist the Supply Chain team with purchasing and data entry.
- Source parts from various established international vendors as well as sourcing new international parts providers.
- Liaise between offshore and North American suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments, and customers.
- Work with the Pricing team to maintain and update price files from suppliers.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
- Monitor container shipment status and schedule deliveries with freight forwarders, customs broker, and the warehouse team.
- Ensure materials are received on time from vendors.
- Hold vendors accountable for on time delivery, communication of delays and pricing.
- Provide analytics to help maintain inventory levels in consultation with branches, sales reps and corporate objectives.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Excel. Prepare reports as necessary.
- Other related duties as required.

**What You Bring**:

- Min. 2 years import buying experience is a must. Preference will be given to those with experience/exposure to the Automotive aftermarket industry, preferably in the import aftermarket.
- Display strong interpersonal skills in dealing with all stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.
- Must be detail oriented and disciplined with strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Take ownership of assigned import suppliers and deliver strong time management and problem-solving skills.
- Diligent with maintaining and holding suppliers accountable for delivery dates.
- Is a self-motivated individual who can work well independently and as a part of a team to meet corporate objectives.
- Ability to work closely with Import Sales team in forecasting demand and researching new/replacement product lines.