Buyer

2 months ago


Burnaby, Canada Summit Tools Full time

Position Title**:BUYER**

Job Type**:FULL TIME, PERMANENT**

Location**:BURNABY**

Salary**:$70,000 - $85,000 **_**Based on Experience**_

**WHO ARE WE?**

We are a proud Canadian company in operation since 1993. We are well established leader in the Hardware, Tools and Gardening industry. We have 4 store locations, a Distribution Center and Head Office. Our stores have a wide selection of national brands with the latest products in the market. We proudly serve a broad spectrum of clients from the contractor, industrial users, and homeowners. We take pride in serving their needs. We are creating new and more opportunities for our team through expansion.

**WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES?**
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive Benefit Package - extended health, dental, long term disability, and term life insurance
- All Staff are full-time which creates a stable work environment.
- Not required to work Sundays, evenings, or statutory holidays
- We are offering advancements through multiple channels - Retail, Distribution, and Head Office

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Buyer position is critical to delivering on the overall success Summit Tools. Using strong interpersonal and communication skills, the Buyer will work with vendors for product purchases. The Buyer will negotiate pricing and consider several other factors before making purchasing commitments. By identifying and purchasing products for promotion the buyer will be actively involved in marketing initiatives. The Buyer should have a strong attention to detail and be able to work with mínimal supervision. Previous experience in the Hardware / Power Tool industry will be critical to the success of the Buyer.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Purchasing products on a regular basis to ensure stores are adequately stocked.
- Research and prepare, prior to engaging in negotiations with vendors (anticipate costs, shipping times, volume price breaks, competitor pricing, etc.
- Ensuring all vendor information is current and up to date.
- Research competitors pricing and remain competitive with marketing initiatives.
- Review sales performance and vendor performance.
- Selecting products for promotion and ensuring availability of the items.
- Provide effective leadership, coaching and development for all junior team members.
- Proactively reach out and build strong strategic relationships cross functionally across the organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Minimum 3 years of buying experience, must have experience within the hardware / power tool industry
- Experience in ordering for distribution and understanding of retail sales channel would be an asset
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field; specialized education with Supply Chain Management would be an asset
- Must have exceptional negotiation skills
- Must be very detail oriented
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have great time management prioritization skills
- Must have outstanding interpersonal skills and proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong work ethic and self-motivated/self-directed, with an ability to work independently using sound judgment, and logical reasoning skills
- Must be able to travel occasionally to visit store locations, including travel to Quebec, for training purposes.
- Must be able to travel occasionally to the U.S. for attending trade shows.
- Quebec for training purposes
- Completion of a criminal record check

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- Do you Have Experience in Power /Hand Tools?

Work Location: In person


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