Purchasing analyst Jobs in Peterborough, ON

At Oscan, you’re more than just a number – you’re part of the family. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive culture where your contributions are valued. Oscan is a local family owned second generation small business proudly serving the Durham, Kawartha, Northumberland and Quinte West regions since 2010. As one of the last independents in the area, Oscan is a Canadian owned and operated electrical wholesaler. Our stores feature dedicated sales counters, well-stocked showrooms and industry leading customer service. We are looking for new team members to join our growing and successful company at our Peterborough location. If you are looking for a career with an opportunity for advancement, then consider Oscan.

Job Description:

• Full time availability Monday to Friday during business hours
• Provide exceptional customer service in person, over the phone and email
• Respond to inquiries, pricing requests and process orders
• Maintain and develop relationships with customers
• Identify and investigate customer requirements and provide solutions to meet their needs
• Provide timely quotations and delivery dates for projects and jobs
• Entering customer orders into the company software and picking items
• Learn and maintain a knowledge base of all product lines
• Offer product knowledge to assist customers in choosing appropriate products
• Expedite supplier purchase orders, assist with purchasing and inventory control
• Various other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• A minimum of three to five years of inside sales or customer service experience
• Experience in the electrical industry
• Knowledge of electrical products and their applications
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Professional, responsible, punctual and reliable
• Ability to multitask with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with computer systems including Excel and Word
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to take direction and solve problems
• Post-secondary education required

Why Oscan:

• Competitive salary based on knowledge and experience with a range of $50K to $60K
• Annual profit sharing on top of salary
• Comprehensive benefits package (after 3 months)
• Group RRSP with company matching (after 1 year)
• Oscan is managed and operated by employees with many years of experience

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.