Senior Purchasing Specialist

1 week ago

Markham, Ontario, Canada Mind Games Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

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

Why Join Mind Games?

  • Be part of a passionate, creative team in a fast-growing company
  • Enjoy employee discounts on the coolest games, toys, and collectibles
  • Access opportunities for career advancement and professional development
  • Thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas truly matter

Ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to Mind Games?

Apply now and help us shape the future of fun

  • Operations Specialist

    13 hours ago

    Markham, Ontario, Canada Sienna Senior Living Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    At Sienna, we empower our team members across Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta to help our residents live the life they desire and deserve.  Our purpose is simple:to cultivate happiness in daily life WHAT SIENNA OFFERS:We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful...

  • Senior Specialist, Data Governance

    20 hours ago

    Markham, Ontario, Canada Aviva Canada Full time $100,000 - $140,000 per year

    Experience AvivaIndividually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.AtAviva Canada, we put people first—our employees, our customers, and our communities. We're proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your...

  • Senior Procurement Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Markham, Ontario, Canada Riverside Natural Foods Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect,...

  • Senior Specialist, Data Governance

    10 hours ago

    Markham, Ontario, Canada Aviva Full time $100,000 - $150,000 per year

     Experience Aviva Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.At Aviva Canada, we put people first—our employees, our customers, and our communities. We're proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where...

  • Utility & Energy Savings Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Markham, Ontario, Canada Sienna Senior Living Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Sienna Senior Living (TSX: SIA), is one of Canada's largest owners and operators of 101 seniors' living residences, in addition to managing 12 residences for third parties.  We offer care, support, services and housing in Retirement and Long Term Care to seniors/residents and their families.  And we truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada's...

  • Senior Channel Marketing Specialist- OPBG

    1 week ago

    Markham, Ontario, Canada ASUS Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Reporting to the Manager of Channel Marketing, the Senior Channel Marketing Specialist for the Open Platform Business Group drives impactful marketing programs to increase ASUS' market share in Canada. The Senior Channel Marketing Specialist will be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies across multiple retail channels. The Snr Channel...

  • Senior Specialist – Records Retention

    18 hours ago

    Markham, Ontario, Canada Aviva Canada Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Experience AvivaIndividually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.AtAviva Canada, we put people first—our employees, our customers, and our communities. We're proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your...

  • Sales Specialist

    5 days ago

    Markham, Ontario, Canada ADD Printing&Packaging Full time $40,000 - $80,000 per year

    Sales Specialist -- CHINESE Language MUSTDescriptionMake phones calls and visits to contact businesses or individuals.Explain products or services and prices and answer questions from customers in order to persuade potential customers to purchase a product or service.Prepare quotations for potential customers and follow-up the quotationsRequirementsAble to...

  • Senior Specialist – Records Retention

    6 hours ago

    Markham, Ontario, Canada Aviva Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Experience Aviva Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.At Aviva Canada, we put people first—our employees, our customers, and our communities. We're proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your...

  • Senior Talent Management Specialist

    13 hours ago

    Markham, Ontario, Canada Questrade Financial Group Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Questrade Financial Group (QFG), through its companies - Questrade, Inc., Questrade Wealth Management Inc., Community Trust Company, Zolo, and Flexiti Financial Inc., provides securities and foreign currency investment, professionally managed investment portfolios, mortgages, real estate services, financial services and more. Questrade uses cutting-edge...