Junior Buyer

Hunter Amenities is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of Guest Amenities with 40 years of experience in the global market.

We are a highly entrepreneurial, professional, and driven organization that believes in teamwork, professional ethics, and outstanding service.

Hunter is proud to be a Platinum level member of the Best Managed Companies program in Canada.

The Opportunity :

We’re looking for a self-motivated Junior Buyer to join our purchasing team in Burlington.

Key Duties & Responsibilities :

• Prepare and issue purchase orders
• Maintain and update all purchasing item data
• Support two other Senior Buyers with order confirmations, expediting, and other duties as required
• Communicate material / vendor issues that will impact production / delivery schedules
• Actively work towards supply base consolidation
• Actively work with Forecasting Department to reduce lead times, inventory levels, order accuracy, etc.
• Actively work with all departments to manage excess inventories and end-of-program analysis
• Assist with Creative, Quality, and Production during product development & change process
• Assist with New Products development team to achieve timely launch of new programs
• Support the Quality Department with vendor-related issues, as necessary
• Cost reductions of materials through the initiation and participation in the benchmarking process. This will include, but not be limited to, the potential re-sourcing of appropriate vendors, along with the negotiation of pricing, terms and conditions
• Monitor & ensure adherence to project timelines
• Assist Director of Purchasing as required
• Perform all other assigned duties as required

Qualifications & Experience :

• College diploma or university degree desired
• 2-4 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong vendor relationship skills
• Well-developed communication & analytical skills
• High level of planning, organizational & implementation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities & conflicting deadlines in a fast- paced environment
• PMAC / APICS Certification or enrolment
• Thorough understanding of and approach to continuous improvement
• Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel, and Outlook, MRP based systems)
• Candidate must be self-motivated with the ability to work without direct supervision and work effectively in a team environment

We offer :

A competitive compensation package.

An excellent company-paid benefit package including health, dental, life, a matching group RRSP, skills development, and training reimbursement.

The opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, dynamic, and successful global team. We believe in our people and our people believe in Hunter.

A Little Bit More About Us :

Hunter Amenities’ global headquarters is in Burlington, Ontario where we manufacture one of the richest portfolios of licensed amenity brands for our 5- and 6-star global hotels, boutique hotels, spas, cruise lines and retail clients.

Hunter has built a broad retail portfolio, creating both private labels and branded beauty products of the highest quality.

Learn more about our company and culture at www.hunteramenities.com.

Based on our profile and needs we will only contact those candidates selected for interviews. Thanks for applying!

Hunter Amenities International Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Hunter does not discriminate on the basis of race / religion / sex / national origin / veteran / disability / sexual orientation / gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by current law.

Hunter Amenities is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ( AODA’).

If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at 1-800-668-1483.