Purchaser

**Who are we?**
We are a premium natural health company from British Columbia, Canada, obsessed with helping people live healthier for over 30 years now

As trendsetters in the health industry, we strongly believe everyone should have accessibility to natural wellness solutions. We are award-winning innovators, whose collective commitment is to offer the highest-quality standards and put our customers first.

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Why work for Organika?*
Working with us means you will belong to a team of driven individuals who thrive in a versatile and ever-changing environment. We are on a journey to achieve our vision of being the _#1 guide for natural health in Canada_ and we are looking for individuals who are genuinely excited about this

Certified as a _Great place to Work®_ and a _Diversity Equity Inclusion Workplace_ we are serious about providing an environment that supports happy, healthy, and hungry individuals achieve their personal and professional dreams. With over 70% of our team holding nationalities outside of Canada, and the ability to speak over 25 different languages, we are a team that welcomes everyone.

Aside from being a part of a globally recognized brand, there are some great benefits as well Enjoy a bunch of OrganiPerks at your fingertips, including access to an on-site RHN, yoga, guided mediation, professional development allowance, fitness reimbursements, product discounts... just to name a few.

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Want to know more about the role?*
This role will work within our Purchasing team to execute purchasing activities in a timely and efficient manner. This role will be responsible for:

- Monitor all purchasing activities and design various cost-effective methods, ensuring flow of inventory that guarantees optimum stock levels and meets turnover goals
- Execute the negotiation of purchases requisitions/ orders. Adapt negotiation strategies to cope with new circumstances or issues that arise
- Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers
- Stay current with internal and external factors impacting procurement function, this will also include attending local and international trade shows, seminars and webinars
- Execute the organization’s purchasing policies and procedures, standards and strategies
- Propose alternate arrangement the event of shortages or delayed deliveries to minimize impact on the organization
- Recommend cost-savings alternatives to the team
- Execute and process claims against suppliers. Ensure the accurate processing of all debits/ damages, chargebacks and transfers based on Company policies and procedures
- Source potential suppliers and maintain strong relationship with current ones
- Analyze and evaluate vendors/ suppliers’ performance to improve purchasing process
- Provide support to Senior Purchasing & Planning Manager to plan and execute all purchasing processes
- Assist with New Product Development / Marketing on sourcing specific items for special projects
- Organize, secure and maintain files and documentation in the database
- Prepare routine reports for the Purchasing department
- Additional duties may be assigned by supervisor

**Who would thrive in this position?**
You are an innovative and hungry individual who has the humility to learn and develop alongside your team. This role will suit an individual who brings with them experience and an understanding of Inventory Management, Material Planning and Production Planning. To be successful in this role the individual must also have:

- Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role
- Experience handling products, including evaluation of cost and quality of materials, equipment, products or services
- Enhanced computer skills; ability to work with more complex software and systems
- Strong commitment to leadership, management, transparency, and a code of ethical conduct
- Excellent interpersonal skills, negotiation skills and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, multi-task and work under pressure
- Proficient in the use of English language

If this sounds like a journey you want to be a part of, reach out
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