Buyer

Job summary

The Buyer is responsible for reviewing purchase requisitions, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and reordering stock. They must negotiate with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and stay informed about current market conditions and electrical products.

Job details

About Us: Robertson Electric Wholesale is a highly regarded Electrical Distributor in Canada. Robertson has demonstrated steady and secure growth since many years, proving to be a dominant player in the industries we serve. With numerous branches across Canada and secure business plans for further growth and expansion, Robertson is seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic Company and be part of our continued success. We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces. To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com What’s In It For You? You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential. You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions. A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry. We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments. An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization. Scope of the Position The Wire Buyer is responsible for reviewing purchase requisitions and fulfilling the requirements of orders as well as maintaining inventory levels and reordering stock as needed. Operating in a very busy, fast-paced, and dynamic environment where there is never a dull moment, this career is built for a result-driven, passion-fueled individual who wants to make a difference. The Buyer will be required to research and negotiate with suppliers to obtain best possible prices, think outside the box to solve problems, and stay informed of current market conditions and products. Major Responsibilities Operate within the general framework of purchasing policies established for the organization. Assist in developing purchasing objectives and in formulating policies for achieving them. Maintain good relations with suppliers and negotiate favorable prices and terms. Maintain regular ordering schedules. Order products based on the targets approved by management. Make manual adjustments to stock levels to reflect seasonality. Keep informed of current market conditions and new products that come to market. Maintain confidentiality of company records and financial information. Work toward better pricing on standard products. Seek opportunities to improve pricing and rebates. Develop product specifications in line with company targets for quality. Set and maintain inventory levels to achieve the desired number of turns. Order all stock and special orders, expediting when required. Update purchase pricing as required. Coordinate product returns and negotiates the return or disposal of all obsolete, overstocked, or slow-moving products Skills and Qualifications 5 years Buying experience or 2 years experience plus a knowledge of the electrical product range Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables Experience with V look up Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent organizational, multitasking, prioritization, and time management skills Purchasing Certificate (Preferred) Benefits & Perks We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including: Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching. Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path. Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability. Social Media: Website: https://robertson-electric.com/ X: Robertson Electric Facebook: Robertson Electric LinkedIn: Robertson Electric Instagram: Robertson Electric Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos. Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market. This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability. Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion. Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

What you’ll do

The Buyer is responsible for reviewing purchase requisitions, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and reordering stock. They must negotiate with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and stay informed about current market conditions and electrical products.

Requirements

Candidates need 5 years of buying experience, or 2 years combined with electrical product knowledge, and intermediate Excel skills. A purchasing certificate is preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits program
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health spending account
• RRSP matching
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Buying
• Inventory management
• Supplier negotiation
• Microsoft Excel
• Pivot tables
• V-lookup
• Communication
• Organization
• Multitasking
• Prioritization
• Time management
• Market research

Job areas

• Logistics
• Retail
• Energy
• Administrative
• Manufacturing

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