Purchasing Administrator (Temporary - 18 Month Term)

Why Homes Alive Pets?

This isn't your average pet store. You'll feel it when you walk through our door. It's more than beautifully-designed locations and friendly staff – it's a belief in a higher standard for pet care. Our stores are community hubs – somewhere to come and share an experience with your pet.

You'll immediately notice a refreshing shopping experience at Homes Alive because we take a brand-agnostic, knowledge-over-upselling approach. Rather than pushing a certain product or feeling pressured to meet sales quotas, our team's attention is solely focused on getting to know you and your pet and empowering you to make confident decisions.

Our mission is to add value to every life . When we say every life, we include guests and their pets. Employees and co-workers. Brand reps and vendors. Even our communities.

There is life all around us, and it is our mission to add value qualitatively and quantitatively. In the qualitative sense, it is our mission to elevate every life as important and worthwhile. In the quantitative sense, and in the context of our business, it is also our mission to add value, discounts, and a fair balance of price and quality for our guests. This is how we will make a positive impact in our communities and world.

Job Title

Purchasing Administrator (Temporary position)

Direct Report

Purchasing Manager

Department

Purchasing

Location

5625 104 St NW Edmonton, AB T6H 2K1

Summary

The Purchasing Administrator is responsible for managing and coordinating the procurement of goods for the organization. Working as a part of a team, the Purchasing Administrator work closely with suppliers to secure the best prices and terms, and with internal departments to ensure that inventory levels are maintained and that products are ordered in a timely and efficient manner.

Other duties of a purchasing administrator include processing orders, updating inventory management systems, communicating with suppliers, and preparing reports for management. They play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of a business by ensuring that the right products are available at the right time and at the best possible cost.

The ideal Purchasing Administrator is highly attentive to detail, has strong communication skills, maintains a long and focused attention span, and is task oriented.

Qualifications

• 2+ years work experience in administration.
• Prior experience in purchasing is an asset.

Core Competencies

Behaviour & Skills

Job Responsibilities

A Day in Life of a Head Office Administrator

Each day of a Purchasing Administrator is busy and dynamic. A typical day begins with you checking emails and voicemails and responding to urgent requests or inquiries from suppliers or store managers regarding inventory or orders. You will also review daily sales reports to determine which items are running low and need to be reordered. Monday and Tuesday are always particularly busy as these are the heaviest purchasing days each week. You will also regularly update the inventory management system so that the inventory levels you are working on are accurate and up-to-date.

Schedule

Compensation

Benefits .