Junior Buyer

Job Overview:
JOB POSTING DATE – TBD

POSITION: Junior Buyer

REPORTS TO: Purchasing Manager

START DATE: ASAP

Since 1998, Sigan Industries Group has been a premier private label manufacturer of health and beauty products. Sigan is known for its superior customer service, its firm commitment to quality control and its ability to innovate and deliver products that leave our customers satisfied. We have established our solid industry reputation based on these pillars.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enter and place purchase orders with vendors
• Administer and manage supplier databases, weekly purchase orders and logistic collections schedules
• Investigate and respond to invoice queries or discrepancies
• Expedite purchase orders to ensure timely delivery
• Maintain organized records of open purchase orders with accurate ship dates and costs in Visual ERP system
• Resolve issues with vendor invoices, freight costs, etc, ensuring to negotiate best possible outcome
• Provide timely and accurate information to internal customers and outside vendor requests
• Keep up to date records on all assigned projects, issues and inventory status
• Assist in resolution of identified shortages from internal customers as well as critical shortages identified by the contract manufacturer
• Responsible for reorder point (min/max) purchases
• Maintain lead-time accuracy/ Safety Stock in Visual
• Maintaining calendar for tracking order deliveries and updating production

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• University Degree/ College Diploma in a relevant field
• 2 years of prior experience working in a purchasing team
• Experience working with an ERP system (Visual preferred)
• Experience with Customs and Imports would be considered an asset

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

· Proficient with Microsoft Office

· Organized, strong ability to multi-task

· High degree of accuracy

· Ability to develop strong relationships with suppliers

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Strong listening skills and ability to gather and evaluate information independently

· Flexible and open to trying new things; works well as a team

If you meet the above qualifications, and are interested in working for a company with an outstanding culture and work environment, please submit your covering letter along with resume.

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Sigan Industries provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities, available on request during all aspects of the recruitment process.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,841.54-$56,875.99 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person