Buyer I

The Buyer’s primary responsibility will be order procurement and brand purchasing management in accordance with optimum business and vendor management metrics, including working capital parameters and company inventory goals.

Hybrid

Salary Range: $65-69,000 CAD 

Responsibilities

Purchase order management within the NetSuite Cloud ERP system, including direct and stock orders
• Manage inventory levels and re-order points
• Negotiate best cost, payment term and delivery efficiencies with vendor partners
• Manage direct vendor price lists and maintain system part costs in conjunction with Database Coordination
team
• Vet adequate procurement avenue options
• Support & outline vendor Deal Registration with Sales and Product teams
• Manage Vendor Returns Authorization (VRA) process
• Maintain and update vendor ERP profile
• Perform efficient communication with vendors and internal departments to establish beneficial business
relationships
• Manage shared email mailbox with assigned vendors as well as personal mailbox
• Communicate credit line levels and trial balance updates with Accounts Payable team
• Provide support to all departments as necessary
• Research new products or alternative manufacturers and vendors to current product lines
• Attend local and national industry tradeshows where approved
• Support and coordinate vendor/manufacturer business meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Skill Requirements
• Associate’s degree required
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• 1-3 years of purchasing, vendor business or related experience preferred
Core Values

• Start with Empathy - We lead with curiosity, compassion, and respect. We listen to each other and to
our customers, value different perspectives, and work to understand before being understood. That’s
how we build trust and better solutions.

• Own it Together - We are accountable. We do what we say we will do. We hold ourselves, and each
other, accountable for results. We follow through on commitments and take responsibility for our
impact on our team, our customers, and our mission.

• Do What’s Right - We act with integrity, even when it’s hard. We’re honest, ethical, and guided by
what’s best for our customers, our team, our partners, and the students we serve – always.

• Are Always Learning - Like the educators and students we serve, we believe in lifelong learning. We
embrace change, seek feedback and stay curious—because every challenge is a chance to grow
stronger, smarter, and more impactful.