Top Benefits
About the role
Take the next step in your Supply Chain career and join Swish as our Senior Buyer.
What does Swish do?
Swish is a Canadian company, family-owned-and-operated since 1956. Coast-to-coast, our communities should feel confident that the spaces they work and live in are clean and hygienic. That’s why we are Canada’s source for quality cleaning supplies and equipment. With solutions as diverse as our customers’ needs, Swish offers custom, professional grade, environmentally friendly solutions in a wide variety of product and service areas including: Hand Hygiene, Surface Disinfecting, Kitchen/Laundry/Warewash, Floor Care and Matting, Cleaning Tools and Powered Equipment, Safety and PPE, and more.
The Senior Buyer is a key contributor to the Purchasing team, focused on enhancing procurement operations through data analysis, and timely inventory acquisition. This role specializes in data management, identifying efficiencies in inventory practices, and leveraging ERP systems such as Epicor to improve performance. The ideal candidate has the ability to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend and requires a strong business sense, attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset to help drive lean, effective supply chain operations.
What does the Senior Buyer do?
- Oversee and maintain SKU coding systems to ensure accuracy and alignment across departments.
- Utilize ERP tools (e.g. Pointforce, Epicor) to manage procurement data and streamline purchasing processes.
- Analyze inventory data and procurement trends to optimize stock levels and reduce overstock or shortages.
- Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager to identify and implement process improvements that drive efficiency and reduce costs.
- Work cross-functionally with Operations and Sales teams to support accurate and timely product availability.
- Maintain good working relationships with the branch network and division managers.
- Support technical projects related to procurement software upgrades or system enhancements.
- Maintain ERP master data integrity to ensure reliable, accurate procurement and inventory information.
- Implement best practices and standard operational procedures to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
- Monitor vendor performance and ensure compliance with contracts and quality standards.
What do you need?
- 3+ years in a procurement, supply chain, or inventory-related role, ideally in a senior or analytical capacity.
- Diploma or Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Certifications in Epicor, or procurement-related tools are considered an asset.
- Proficient in ERP systems; Experience with Epicor P21 considered an asset.
- Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, macros); Business Intelligence tools experience preferred.
- Familiarity with SKU management, inventory analytics, and procurement best practices.
- Organizational and multitasking skills and the demonstrated ability to balance multiple projects involving large revenues and a high degree of complexity.
- Strong verbal, written, communication and presentation skills.
When you join Swish, you can expect:
- Membership in the Swish family - we treat our employees with integrity and always have, since 1956
- Competitive base salary PLUS bonus
- Access to hundreds of perks from the Home, Wellness, Travel, Fashion, and other industries
- Unlimited training and development with an industry-leading brand
- Excellent company-paid benefits, including:
- Extended Health & Dental Care
- Employee Assistance program
- Company contributions to your Registered Retirement Savings Plan
Swish is an equal opportunity employer, offering an above average compensation and benefit package, as well as excellent opportunities for professional development and advancement with a growing CANADIAN company.
Swish Maintenance Limited is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should any applicant require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources.
Pre-Employment Screening: The Swish Group of Companies is committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment. As a condition of employment, candidates may be required to undergo a criminal record check, including in cases where such checks are mandated by clients as a requirement for access to their sites or properties. For roles involving the operation of a motor vehicle, a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driver’s abstract will also be required.
About Swish Maintenance
Proudly Canadian, we were established in 1956 in Peterborough, ON by Walter I. Ambler. With 15 locations across Canada and the North-east United States, we remain a family owned company with members of the third generation taking active roles in growing and developing the family business. What began as a one product, two employee, single location company isnow Canada’s leading distributor with over 300 employees.
Top Benefits
About the role
Take the next step in your Supply Chain career and join Swish as our Senior Buyer.
What does Swish do?
Swish is a Canadian company, family-owned-and-operated since 1956. Coast-to-coast, our communities should feel confident that the spaces they work and live in are clean and hygienic. That’s why we are Canada’s source for quality cleaning supplies and equipment. With solutions as diverse as our customers’ needs, Swish offers custom, professional grade, environmentally friendly solutions in a wide variety of product and service areas including: Hand Hygiene, Surface Disinfecting, Kitchen/Laundry/Warewash, Floor Care and Matting, Cleaning Tools and Powered Equipment, Safety and PPE, and more.
The Senior Buyer is a key contributor to the Purchasing team, focused on enhancing procurement operations through data analysis, and timely inventory acquisition. This role specializes in data management, identifying efficiencies in inventory practices, and leveraging ERP systems such as Epicor to improve performance. The ideal candidate has the ability to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend and requires a strong business sense, attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset to help drive lean, effective supply chain operations.
What does the Senior Buyer do?
- Oversee and maintain SKU coding systems to ensure accuracy and alignment across departments.
- Utilize ERP tools (e.g. Pointforce, Epicor) to manage procurement data and streamline purchasing processes.
- Analyze inventory data and procurement trends to optimize stock levels and reduce overstock or shortages.
- Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager to identify and implement process improvements that drive efficiency and reduce costs.
- Work cross-functionally with Operations and Sales teams to support accurate and timely product availability.
- Maintain good working relationships with the branch network and division managers.
- Support technical projects related to procurement software upgrades or system enhancements.
- Maintain ERP master data integrity to ensure reliable, accurate procurement and inventory information.
- Implement best practices and standard operational procedures to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
- Monitor vendor performance and ensure compliance with contracts and quality standards.
What do you need?
- 3+ years in a procurement, supply chain, or inventory-related role, ideally in a senior or analytical capacity.
- Diploma or Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Certifications in Epicor, or procurement-related tools are considered an asset.
- Proficient in ERP systems; Experience with Epicor P21 considered an asset.
- Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, macros); Business Intelligence tools experience preferred.
- Familiarity with SKU management, inventory analytics, and procurement best practices.
- Organizational and multitasking skills and the demonstrated ability to balance multiple projects involving large revenues and a high degree of complexity.
- Strong verbal, written, communication and presentation skills.
When you join Swish, you can expect:
- Membership in the Swish family - we treat our employees with integrity and always have, since 1956
- Competitive base salary PLUS bonus
- Access to hundreds of perks from the Home, Wellness, Travel, Fashion, and other industries
- Unlimited training and development with an industry-leading brand
- Excellent company-paid benefits, including:
- Extended Health & Dental Care
- Employee Assistance program
- Company contributions to your Registered Retirement Savings Plan
Swish is an equal opportunity employer, offering an above average compensation and benefit package, as well as excellent opportunities for professional development and advancement with a growing CANADIAN company.
Swish Maintenance Limited is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should any applicant require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources.
Pre-Employment Screening: The Swish Group of Companies is committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment. As a condition of employment, candidates may be required to undergo a criminal record check, including in cases where such checks are mandated by clients as a requirement for access to their sites or properties. For roles involving the operation of a motor vehicle, a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driver’s abstract will also be required.
About Swish Maintenance
Proudly Canadian, we were established in 1956 in Peterborough, ON by Walter I. Ambler. With 15 locations across Canada and the North-east United States, we remain a family owned company with members of the third generation taking active roles in growing and developing the family business. What began as a one product, two employee, single location company isnow Canada’s leading distributor with over 300 employees.