Purchasing Manager

2 weeks ago


Burnaby, Canada COLONIAL COUNTERTOPS LTD. Full time

**About our company**

Established in 1970, Colonial Countertops brings over 50 years of excellence to the industry. Founded by Roko Kliman three generations ago, we are still family owned and operated today. We pride ourselves on quality, locally fabricating and installing custom countertops for residential and commercial projects alike.

**Position Summary**

This position is responsible for ordering products and inventory control. Using your analytical skills with attention to detail, you will manage purchasing and inventory levels in collaboration with our finance department and the President. Working with our sales teams and closely with our trusted vendors you will accurately forecast future requirements. You will ensure that our five distribution centers throughout BC and Calgary have the right products and volume to provide excellent customer service. Responsibilities also include management of the staff and coordination of work flow of the Purchasing Department.

**Job Duties and Responsibilities**
- Develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts
- Implement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints
- Manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors
- Facilitate timely placement of purchase orders
- Manage internal purchasing calendar with regular communication to Branch Managers
- Manage inventory levels and direct inter-branch stock transfers
- Manage administrative team responsible for receiving, invoicing and purchasing support
- Contribute to team effort and completes other duties as required or assigned.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum grade 12 with preference given to a post secondary education
- Minimum 3 years experience in purchasing and/or related field
- Experience in wholesale distribution an asset
- Working knowledge of ERP systems an asset
- Advanced computer skills, ability to learn new programs
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to multitask and work in the fast pace environment

**Why work for Colonial?**

We take pride in a work environment that’s inclusive, and team oriented.

Colonial offers:

- Extended Health and Benefits package after 3 months of full-time employment
- family and employee assistant programs
- competitive wages
- casual attire
- opportunity for growth within our organization.

Colonial Countertops fosters a safe work environment for each and every employee. We value all our employees and their families.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $68,000.00-$72,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
As per health authority guidelines from the provincial and federal government.

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 3 years (preferred)


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