Our growing client in London, ON is seeking to hire an experienced Buyer who will help source product overseas in addition to coordinating logistics. As an integral part of both the administration and production departments, your skills will positively affect the bottom line of the company and improve customer service levels. A consummate team player, you believe in and have demonstrated exceptional communication skills. You are seeking a challenging, long term career, with personal, professional and income growth potential.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in sourcing and on-boarding new product.
• Managing global suppliers, negotiating pricing, placing orders for items required.
• Developing relationships and setting up beneficial supplier agreements.
• Demonstrate strong negotiating skills and resourcefulness when procuring materials.
• Expediting inbound materials when required.
• Coordinating all inbound orders with our freight forwarder via air, sea, rail and land transport to meet individual project order & stocking requirements. .
• Ensures the preservation, organization, storage, cleanliness and proper identification of inventory items in a timely manner.
• Receiving, stocking & shipping those materials.
• Interface with shop colleagues to expedite orders; prepare shipments, arrange for shipments using couriers and trucking companies.
• Review & reduce shipping costs.
• Work online to generate shipping documents and track shipments to ensure the best customer experience possible.
• Supervisory experience an asset but not required; role may evolve to managing production staff.

Requirements:

• A post-secondary diploma or degree would be preferred.
• Experience in global procurement would be highly beneficial.
• Very detail orientated, with focus on purchasing, material logistics, compliance development and implementation.
• Must be comfortable in a smaller, dynamic work environment where at times you need to wear different ‘hats’. This is not a position for someone wanting a large corporate environment.
• Proven cost reduction skills demonstrated in the workplace.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office apps.
• Ability to manage a budget to meet operational goals and maximize customer satisfaction.