Purchaser - 1 year contract

About our Team

E.B. Horsman & Son (EBH) has been in business since 1900. We are strong, nimble, and growing! EBH is proud to be a successful Western Canadian electrical distributor with 20+ locations throughout BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan and is consistently recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed companies.

We take pride in living our core values and carrying our mission statement of "Providing the Best People, Best Solutions and the Best Service in the Electrical Industry."

Why Join the EBH Team?

The Perks

• Full benefits package
• Competitive compensation plan
• Profit-sharing
• Employee share ownership program (ESOP)
• RRSP matching after 1 year of employment
• Birthday day off

The People & Culture. You will be a part of a diverse collaborative team with people you can be proud to work alongside.

Continuous Development. You will have access to our EBH University for personal & professional development. Training & development is an essential part of our culture.

Increasing our knowledge not only builds confidence but empowers growth through learning.

About the Role

We have a one-year contract opportunity for a Purchaser at our Head Office, located in South Surrey. The Purchaser reports to the Vice President of Purchasing and Inventory and is responsible for ensuring accurate and appropriate levels of inventory within the company and branch network in order to meet and exceed customer expectations and maximize product sales.

The Purchaser facilitates the solution process for issues with suppliers regarding purchase orders and products shipped.

Position Type / Schedule

This role will be onsite based out of the Head Office. This is a one-year contract position, covering maternity leave. Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week with the ability for hybrid remote work following the probationary period.

Work Location : 19295 25th Ave, Surrey B.C

Key Accountabilities

Purchasing : Manages Branch and Distribution Center replenishment to meet sales requirements efficiently. Analyzes purchase orders for regular buys and initiates P.

O. requests to vendors. Addresses special order requests by liaising with sales reps and suppliers.

Inventory Management : Collaborates to ensure branch inventory aligns with corporate / customer expectations. Plans appropriate inventory levels with stakeholders and sets up new suppliers.

Returns : Initiates returns for optimal inventory levels, negotiating with suppliers and solving issues. Review dead stock and old inventory reports, obtaining discounts for write-offs.

Internal Relations : Maintains communication with sales reps on deliveries and product availability. Assists in resolving P.

O. and freight charge issues, and liaises on pricing system changes. Helps resolve Distribution Centre issues and advises the Purchasing Assistant.

External Relations : Maintains positive relationships with vendors and sales agents, upholding corporate pillars.

Quality Control : Initiates, documents, and contributes to solutions for quality problems. Verifies solution implementation and controls further processing when issues arise.

What you’ll bring to this role?

• 3+ years of experience in a distribution purchasing role or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of customer service experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the distribution industry is a strong asset
• Highly organized and an analytical mindset
• Intermediate computer skills with Proficiency in MS Office Suite Products, MS 365, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint, including Excel for designing spreadsheets and analyzing data
• Highly Driven & Motivated
• High School Diploma

Our Core Values : Celebrating the Past, Empowering the Future

Teamwork & Collaboration Integrity Commitment Reliability Initiative Continuous Improvement

Take Your Next Step With EBH

If you believe your skill set matches the above description and are an enthusiastic, innovative, passionate, and energetic individual, we would like to hear from you.

Please visit our website to apply for this posting at www.ebhorsman.com / careers or click Apply on this posting.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

E.B Horsman & Son is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential.

A diverse workforce is a key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose E.

B. Horsman & Son as your employer of choice.

We thank all interested applicants. However, we are only able to work with those who live in Canada and have permanent working status.

Please note that only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.