Senior Purchasing Specialist

2 weeks ago

Markham Ontario LR L Canada Mind Games Full time


About Us

Mind Games is North America's go-to destination for board games, puzzles, toys, collectibles, and all things pop culture. With retail locations across Canada and the United States and a rapidly growing e-commerce presence, we're on a mission to deliver imagination, excitement, and innovation to our customers.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Purchasing Specialist to join our team at our Markham head office.

What You'll Do

As our Purchasing Specialist, you'll play a key role in sourcing and managing our product assortment. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing the full purchasing cycle for toys, games, collectibles, and specialty merchandise
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, distributors, and manufacturers
  • Negotiating pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to maximize profitability
  • Monitoring inventory levels and sales trends to plan restocks and new product acquisitions
  • Collaborating with merchandising and retail teams to ensure timely product distribution
  • Reviewing purchase orders for accuracy and ensuring prompt processing
  • Analyzing product performance and lifecycle to guide purchasing decisions
  • Tracking shipments and resolving delivery or product discrepancies
  • Researching emerging trends, products, and suppliers to expand our offerings
  • Coordinating with accounting and warehouse teams on invoicing and receiving

What You Bring

  • 4+ years of purchasing or buying experience, ideally in retail (experience with toys, collectibles, or pop culture products is a plus)
  • Proficiency in NetSuite is required
  • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail capabilities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • A genuine passion for games, toys, and pop culture is a big plus

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Pay: $70,000 - $75,000 per year
  • Store Discount
  • Extended Health Benefits
  • Being surrounded by people and products you love

Ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to Mind Games?

Apply now and help us shape the future of fun


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