Jr. Purchaser

**About Us**

**About the Opportunity**

This is an entry-level purchaser position responsible for internal and external procurement. This position operates primarily out of our Delta, B.C. office.
- Reviewing inventory levels and determining requirements for PO generation
- Manage POs in a timely, organized, and efficient manner: placing, confirming, expediting, and cancelling/rescheduling when necessary;
- Build trust and relationships to help negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery;
- Maintain accurate supplier and order-specific information in ERP;
- Monitor the flow of materials and order status to meet production schedules/requirements;
- Provide inventory reporting and forecast planning visibility internally and to supply chain partners.
- Assist Category Managers and the Sales Manager in developing inventory strategies to support product life cycles on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
- Reporting on overstock and slow-moving models weekly
- Advising eta’s for the product for the sales team
- Sending sales team reminders about invoice updating (dates, payment, stock issues/updates, special order forms)
- Updating ERP for new and discontinued models
- Review and process claims against suppliers
- Investigate price increases, source/recommend new and alternative parts and suppliers. Pro-actively recognize cost-reduction opportunities and implement process improvements;
- Assist in other areas and additional duties as required by management

**About You**
- A minimum of 2 years of related experience in purchasing
- Syspro software experience is an asset
- Strong MS Excel skills for sorting/analyzing large data sets
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with vendors, co-workers and staff at all levels
- Must be able to multi-task and possess strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, and ability to roll up sleeves where needed

**Why Prepac?**
- Extended Health & Dental Benefits after 3-month probation
- Employee product discounts after 3-month probation
- Hybrid work environment (for eligible positions)
- Flexible work environment
- Growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement

Join our team and you can expect a respectful, inclusive and diverse work environment; we’re adaptable, conscientious, smart and dependable. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and the opportunity to be part of a great growth story with unlimited potential.

Pay: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Delta, BC V4G 1N4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Purchasing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person