Supply Chain Buyer

**About Us - The Company**

TAG Hardware designs, engineers, and manufactures products for the closet and modular furniture industry. Our 70,000 square foot brand new manufacturing plant is located in South Surrey, British Columbia. The facility also houses our head office, plastic injection molding machines, assembly work stations, and a warehouse, where we develop and produce our patented products for customers globally.

**About the Role - Job Description**

As a Supply Chain Buyer for TAG Hardware you are leading the purchasing and logístical activity of raw materials and various goods through ERP/MPR and Excel tools. You are watchful of adequate inventory levels and material flow as you collaborate and communicate with all stakeholders in this cycle.

A key element for success in this role is to have curiosity to learn how things are made and an interest on the steps happening in the making of our products. By developing in-depth product and manufacturing process understanding you will be very effective working with suppliers, controlling costs and ensuring supply continuity.

**Outcomes and Key Responsibilities**

**Key Responsibilities**

**Procurement Operations**

• Manage purchase orders and deliveries.
• Issue, confirm, and track purchase orders while communicating with internal teams to resolve any issues or delays.
• Monitor and address discrepancies in receiving and invoicing.
• Maintain accurate system data including prices, delivery dates, and part information.
• Ensure consistency in product quality by tracking and escalating non-conformances.
• Monitor supplier performance and follow up on late or incomplete deliveries.
• Support inventory management through timely reconciliation of stock discrepancies.
• Review and interpret MRP (Material Requirements Planning) reports and initiate re-orders for low stock items, including raw materials, consumables, tools, and office supplies.
• Create and upload receiving documentation for container deliveries (e.g. pallet details and labeling).

**Vendor Engagement & Sourcing Support**

• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships, influencing value-added opportunities while supporting vendor success.
• Provide quoting and sourcing assistance for cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Prepare sourcing packages (RFQs) with clear service and quality expectations, demand forecasts, and logistics requirements.
• Understand and analyze supplier quotes and pricing structures.
• Gain familiarity with manufacturing processes and cost drivers.
• Contribute to cost-reduction and process improvement efforts with a proactive mindset.
• Holds a university degree in related field.
• Has familiarity with manufacturing environments and a technical understanding of processes and the elements of product costing - experience with extruded/anodized aluminum and/or zinc die-casting is ideal.
• Has experience finding and evaluating new suppliers, participating in factory visits and learning about new manufacturing methods and alternative materials.
• Trusts in relationship building, open communication, strong negotiation skills and is an excellent collaborator with proven ability to work effectively with a team.
• Has global purchasing experience.
• Has understanding of product lifecycle.
• Has strong verbal and written communication skills.

**TAG suits those who**

• are a quick study
• are passionate problem solvers
• are inquirers and life long learners
• thrive when given the freedom and opportunity to achieve
• go above and beyond every day
• focus on the essentials
• don’t need to prove themselves
• are relaxed and confident
• can keep things in perspective
• appreciate an open dialogue with colleagues
• are easy to work with

**Like what you’re hearing so far, but still wondering if TAG Hardware is right for you? We offer**:

• A competitive salary and benefit package;
• Ongoing on-the-job learning and development;
• Working with an industry leader in innovative hardware
• Promoting in house is always our number #1