Purchaser (Fire Safety Sprinkler Systems)

**Company description**

Thank you so much for considering our company in your career search Classic Fire + Life Safety is a leader in the fire protection and life safety industry because of our talented, knowledgeable, and motivated staff. We know that it is our people who make the difference, and we are looking to grow our team of passionate professionals. Interested in joining us?

Our goal is to partner with our customers, to ensure their building, and the people in them are safe, from new building construction activities, modernization activities, and demand for system upgrades, through to preventative maintenance and service.

CFLS is a caring company who values our staff.

CFLS is local and is part of the community.

CFLS is a full-service fire protection contractor.

**Job description**

The Purchaser conducts all purchasing activities as directed by the Service Managers. The Purchaser will work with Management to establish and maintain company purchasing and inventory controls and best practices for the service division. The Purchaser will build relationships with suppliers according to company needs. The Purchaser will ensure the flow of materials being received and shipped to jobs are accurate and maintained regularly. The Purchaser will keep managers and other staff updated on order status regularly maintaining a high level of communication.

This job description is to be used as a guideline only and may not incorporate all functions of the job.

The Purchaser is a full-time position who is responsible for the following tasks:
**Task and Responsibilities**:

- Inventory Controls & Management
- Work with local warehouse staff and construction managers to maintain regular stock as required for each branch location.
- Assist with company inventory database which includes part numbers, vendor & item pricing.
- Help to maintain inventory min/max levels. Adjust levels according to trends or company needs.
- Work with Managers and/or other key staff to establish and maintain inventory controls/levels for vehicle stock.
- Consistently update company price lists used by sales and support staff for quoting and pricing as market prices change.
- Assist in year-end inventory counts as required.
- Purchasing & Supplier Management
- Order, track and receive materials/parts for all branches through company purchasing Software.
- Verify accuracy on quantity and condition of parts ordered. Packing slip reconciliation
- Ensure costs on vendor invoices match our PO or pricing.
- Prepare all supplier invoices for approval.
- Track status of outstanding orders and provide timely update to appropriate operations staff.
- Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and evaluate to achieve cost-effective pricing and terms.
- Assist with product returns and credits.
- All other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in purchasing within the Fire and Life Safety industry
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the purchasing and/or inventory control
- Proven track record of working in a high-paced environment
- Detailed oriented and able to prioritize work, and meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills & good work ethic
- Good interpersonal skills with staff and vendors
- Efficient with technology and software - Sage Accpac and MS Excel an asset
- Customer service oriented
- Ability to work independently and as a team player
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills an asset
- Knowledge of the fire alarm and sprinkler industry an asset Must possess a valid driver's license**_