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Procurement Specialist

2 months ago


Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada ABC Recycling Full time
About Us

Established in 1912, ABC Recycling Ltd. is one of the largest locally owned and operated metal recyclers in Western Canada. We exist to preserve the world's resources, building thriving communities by accelerating metal recycling. We take pride in being at the forefront of the industry, driving positive change and contributing to a sustainable future.

We have a long history of serving and supporting clients by recovering, processing, and diverting recyclable material from our landfills. Over the course of four generations, we have fostered enduring collaborations, building strong relationships with the communities we serve.

As a testament to our commitment to excellence, ABC Recycling proudly received the esteemed title of being named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.

Position Overview

ABC Recycling Ltd. is seeking a Commercial Buyer to be based out of our Kelowna location. Reporting to the General Manager, the Commercial Buyer strives to achieve corporate revenue growth and profitability goals through business development, procurement and sales results.

This is accomplished by:

  • Maintaining service levels to retain and grow current accounts/vendors;
  • Prospecting for new accounts within a competitive marketplace to expand our account base.
Responsibilities

The Commercial Buyer will:

  • Proactively identify and pursue new business prospects for ABC and develop existing relationships to achieve growth in volume and market share;
  • Follow up on sales referrals received from all sources;
  • Attend and present at meetings and functions/events necessary to build and retain customers;
  • Maintain the customer relationship database and ensure regular contact;
  • Implement account management strategies for current and potential customers to ensure loyalty and sales growth;
  • Collaborate with Operations to ensure client service needs are communicated and service levels are consistent with ABC service standards;
  • Support the strong customer service culture within the commercial procurement team to model and foster the ABC customer service culture throughout the organization.
Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 5+ years of successful achievement in sales/account management roles in the waste recycling industry or comparable service-oriented heavy industry, ideally in Alberta, British Columbia and/or Pacific Northwest;
  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in business administration, marketing or sales, or equivalent experience;
  • MS Office experience as well as some CRM exposure is an asset;
  • Values driven and proven team player;
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills;
  • Committed to social, environmental and community sustainability.