Hobby Product Purchaser Job

Lightspeed Global is a distributor of hobby plastic model kits, accessories, paints and collectibles based in Canada. Our shipments are managed from three warehouses located in Toronto, ON, Phoenix, AZ, and Buffalo, NY, USA.
We are currently looking for a permanent and full-time Hobby Product Purchaser.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Purchase general finished products from overseas suppliers and access rights for distribution in North America
• Assess requirements of a North American market and develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
• Invite tenders, consult with suppliers and review quotations
• Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards
• Establish logistics of delivery schedules, monitor progress and suppliers to resolve problems
• Negotiate general commercial goods acquisition or access rights for public or private use
• Report directly to the Purchasing Manager, responsible for managing suppliers throughout the purchasing process, from item procurement to account closure
• Address and resolve issues related to accounts, goods, shipping, or any other procurement-related matters
• Forecast sales and supplies and analyze inventory levels in the cloud-based inventory management system
• Maintain stock levels, set and update prices, and accurately record all related data in the ERP system
• Upload product data to the website through the ERP system on time, elevate the marketability and appeal of each product or brand to customers
• Provide support to customers and the sales team as needed to ensure efficient communication and service

Compensation and Benefit: $35.00/hour, Group health benefit plan with Sunlife, 10 days paid vacation

Work Location: on-site 20A Voyager Crt. S., Etobicoke, ON. M9W 5M7

Please send your resume by e-mail: [email protected]
(Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.)

Skills and Experiences:
• Bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or economics.
• More than 1 year of previous experience as a purchasing clerk or as an administrative clerk.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, ERP systems, and inventory management systems

Language:
• Strong proficiency in English communication
• Proficiency in Chinese or Japanese is an asset