Company operating name: Aurora Lighting Technologies Inc.
Business address: 220 Alden Road, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 4C1
About the company: We are a large wholesaler and retailer of lighting bulbs, ballasts, fixtures and related energy-saving products.
Title of the position: Buyer
NOC: 62101
Starting date: ASAP
Job duties:
• Source and purchase a diverse range of products from reputable manufacturers, including bulbs, tubes, lamp holders, ballasts, transformers, lighting fixtures and related energy saving products.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate favorable terms to optimize pricing, quality, and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to forecast demand and anticipate market trends, ensuring adequate stock levels to meet customer needs. Determine quantity and type of products to purchase.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify slow-moving or obsolete stock, and implement strategies to minimize excess inventory and maximize turnover.
• Stay informed about industry developments, product innovations, and market dynamics to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Work closely with logistics partners to coordinate inbound shipments and ensure timely delivery of products to our warehouse facilities.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations of suppliers and evaluate their adherence to quality standards, delivery schedules, and contractual obligations.
Terms of employment: Full-time, Permanent
Wage: $31.97 per hour
Regular working hours: 35 hours per week
Location of work: 220 Alden Road, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 4C1
Benefits package: Group insurance benefits, 2-week paid annual vacation or 4% of the salary in lieu of vacation pay
Language of work: English
Contact information: career.auroralighting@gmail.com
Skills requirements:
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Education: Minimum college diploma in business, marketing or a related program
Work experience requirement: Minimum 1-year of buyer work experience in the lighting industry. Has extensive knowledge about bulbs, tubes, lamp holders, ballasts, transformers, lighting fixtures and related energy saving products.
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