Buyer

Overview:
At Noble, we help our customers’ businesses succeed by investing in our most important asset: our teammates

**Start a rewarding career at our Head Office as a Buyer We are in business to help our customers succeed**

The position of Buyer will be responsible for ensuring that we have the right product in the right place at the right time. This role is a cross-functional position, you will work closely with our sales team and other internal departments to execute tasks with the goal of maximizing sales and minimizing costs. This position is ideal for those who have been exposed to the purchasing function and are looking to expand their knowledge within an organization that encourages learning, growth, and advancement opportunities.

**When you join Team Noble, success is in store for you too. So ask yourself: Are you Team Noble?**

**What We Offer You**:

- Internal growth opportunities
- Access to training and development programs
- Comprehensive benefits package:

- Medical & Dental coverage
- Pension and RRSP contribution opportunities
- Additional insurance coverage
- _ Become a part of the close-knit Noble family_

**Responsibilities**:

- Work with Purchasing/Replenishment functions within our ERP software to manage all aspects of assigned product lines.
- Ensure responsible stocking levels on assigned products, while maintaining our industry leading fill-rates.
- Maintenance of product record information to ensure accuracy of purchasing related system parameters.
- Liaison with the sales force to keep up to date on the trends and the needs of the customers when making buying decisions.
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders including the Receiving, Accounts Payable, and Sales departments as well as developing relationships with vendors and their representatives.
- Collaborate with Sales and Marketing Departments, when necessary, on seasonal promotions, pricing and general market information.
- Take initiative in vendor/product returns to facilitate effective stock balancing and inventory level reviews.
- Evaluate any outstanding backorder requirements.
- Follow up and expedite any overdue outstanding purchase orders with vendors.
- Developing expertise regarding the product offering of assigned vendors and product lines.
- Support both internal and external customers with product and sourcing information, expediting, and general customer service support.
- Providing ‘Back-up’ to other buyers for vacation relief.
- Other department related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
**Must Have**
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities and various constraints related to supply chain
- Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and detail oriented skills
- Ability to perform efficiently in a fast paced work environment
- Ability to work independently, with a self-starter mindset - someone who enjoys a challenge

**Nice to Have**
- 1-2 years' previous experience
- Knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing and/or Pipe Valves & Fittings products

Who We Are:
From our beginning as a plumbing supplier, Noble has grown to serve the trade in HVAC, Hydronics, Industrial, and Fire Protection. From construction through to maintenance and renovation, we offer an incredible assortment of leading brands.

While we’ve grown and continue to expand, one thing about Noble that hasn’t changed is our commitment to delivering the best service in our industry.

Today, we still judge our success by our customers’ successes. That’s why our teammates are passionate about providing exceptional customer experiences and delivering the best value-added service in the business.

When you join Team Noble, success is in store for you, too

As a Noble teammate you have the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills consistent with our business. We provide the resources, training, and opportunities to thrive.- We thank all applicants for their expression of interest. Those who are shortlisted for further review will be contacted directly._