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WFS - Purchasing Agent

WFS Ltd Hybrid, Ontario (Hybrid) Full-Time

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KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for product selection, coordinating, and managing product information for their categories. Included are marketing support, certification of information, new product launches, and interfacing with Logistics
• Maintains proper inventory levels by placing stock and special orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Responsible for the rationalization of existing products
• Manages vendor agreements
• Responsible for negotiating pricing, rebates and terms and conditions and marketing funds with vendors and ensuring the collection of those funds
• Monitors and alerts both Inside Customer Service Representatives and Account Managers on customer minimums, on hand and reserved inventory, and reviews current safeguards
• Minimizes freight costs and follows freight procedures as laid out in the purchasing forecast
• Research and track trends of branch inventory from reports
• Responds to inquiries from Expediting in a timely manner
• Communication and development of all product information to internal customers
• Continuous interaction with customer service and sales to improve and understand business trends
• Manages other Purchaser\'s portfolio when providing vacation coverage
• Ensure vendors are sending updated price files and purchasers to support item master when needed
• Communicates product and vendor changes when applicable
• Attends product seminars
• Follows all safety protocols in compliance with WFS\' Health & Safety policies and procedures and the Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Supports all aspects of our WFS Quality Management System
• Performs other duties as required

Job Requirements:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience driving results through vendor relationships and negotiations such as contract negotiation and supplier performance
• Knowledge of product portfolios with various strategic priorities (e.g., sales growth, margin growth, inventory optimization, etc.)
• Ability to manage supplier relationships
• SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) Designation or 3 to 5 years experience in Purchasing and/or extensive industrial product knowledge
• Understanding of product lifecycle from entry to exit
• Ability to effectively present information via verbal and written presentations to all levels of the organization
• Comfortable in ambiguity and strives for continuous improvement; recognizes opportunities to benefit the department and the broader organization
• Exceptional customer service mindset
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines in a fast-changing environment
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects or initiatives
• Strong financial acumen and capable of articulating the financial story
• Strategic and analytical ability; demonstrated ability to make decisions based on both qualitative and quantitative information
• Ability to relate to people at all levels of the organization and build trusted relationships
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and learning agility
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently with strong self-management, time management, and organization skills
• Previous experience with Microsoft Applications, specifically Excel and Word

If you don\'t meet every qualification, know that at WFS Ltd. we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you\'re excited about this role but your past experience doesn\'t align perfectly with every skillset in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

WFS strives to be an employer of choice, to attract and retain top diverse talent, and to provide a safe and positive work environment for all of its team members. As part of the WFS hiring process, pre-employment background checks will be required for all external candidates. Internal candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment background check when they move from a non-driving role to a driving role, and/or into a leadership position.

WFS is an Equal Opportunity Workplace. All applicants who we believe to be qualified will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Accommodations are available on request for all persons with disabilities taking part in the selection process.

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Employee Type Full-Time

Location Hybrid, Ontario (Hybrid)

Experience Not Specified

Date Posted 09/20/2023

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