Purchasing Agent

Are you able to identify pertinent information with a high level of accuracy with attention to detail?
- Do you enjoy analyzing information methodically and in detail?

Do you possess excellent communication skills and are able to foster strong vendor relationships?

We at Trudell Healthcare Solutions are looking for a
**Purchasing Agent** to join our team If you answered yes to the questions listed above and are interested in learning more about this opportunity, we want to hear from you

**Our Company**:Trudell Healthcare Solutions is a Canadian, family-owned clinical and service-oriented distributor providing unique, innovative products to select segments of the Canadian healthcare market. With a skilled, knowledgeable, and motivated team, the company is committed to exceeding our customer’s expectations in delivering cost-effective solutions to improve patient outcomes.

**The Position**:As the Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for the timely and accurate replenishment of company inventory from assigned Suppliers that meets the customers' needs while minimizing the cost of inventory. By ensuring accuracy, the Purchasing Agent contributes to the maintenance of a quality product, a satisfied customer, and positive relations with our Suppliers. Supplier relations are to be further maintained through effective partnering and the exchange of information. The Purchasing Agent actively manages demand forecasts and ensures the timely purchase of ordered goods, or an appropriate substitute, in support of the Sales and Customer Service teams which also contribute to the company's growth and profit.

**Key Responsibilities include**:

- Support the daily activities of the procurement processes.
- Provide suggestions for continuous improvements of the procurement processes.
- Strive to meet or exceed specific performance metrics.
- Ensure the system reflects accurate due dates as confirmed by suppliers.
- Manage supplier backorders proactively.
- Support Marketing, Sales, and Customer Experience.
- Provide input into stocking decisions, stock locations, reorder points, and safety stock levels.
- Provide input into and maintain product line demand forecasts for both regular demand and special implementations.
- Maintain positive and professional relationships with suppliers.
- Inform the supplier of pending returns in a timely manner.
- Recommend the next step to the Purchasing Manager when returns are not feasible.
- Comply with Employee Handbook, the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, Company policies, procedures, and ISO standards.
- Ensure communication is effective and informative regarding issues that may affect the quality of service or products.
- Perform special projects and other job-related duties as required.
- Post-secondary diploma in Business Administration and/or Supply Chain Management.
- Certification in Supply Chain Management is an asset.
- A minimum of 2 years experience in a Purchasing or Supply Chain Environment working directly with materials/inventory management.
- Self-driven, sense of urgency.
- High level of attention to detail; maintaining accuracy and identifying pertinent information.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well independently.
- Fluent in French both written and oral an asset
- Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning Software (ERP).
- Ability to work long periods of concentration.

Since 1922, Trudell Healthcare Solutions Inc., a member of the Trudell Medical Group, has been a stable and financially sound Canadian-based employer, headquartered in London, Ontario. For over 90 years, we have enjoyed the reputation of being successful and trustworthy in the eyes of our customers, our suppliers, and our staff. We are passionate about selling, servicing and distributing technologically advanced Critical Care and Respiratory products and state-of-the-art Operating Room products to hospitals across Canada.