Buyer

at  Independent Mechanical Supply Inc

Since launching in 2009, Independent Mechanical Supply (IMS) has become GTA contractors’ preferred distributor of plumbing, hydronics, and PVF products. We’re proud to have one of the largest product selections in the industry. Our customers love both our selection and working with our team.
The Buyer will work as part of the sourcing department to proactively replenish assigned products lines for specific or alternate predetermined vendors. They will use the established stock replenishment system (Open-to-Buy) to review and release inventory needs before stock outs, and in response to customer backorders.

• Daily review and release of system generated purchase orders for all assigned product lines to manage/respond to backorders, replenishment and prevent inventory stock-outs;
• Follow-up on past due purchase orders. Work in coordination with our Customer Service and with vendors to establish accurate product lead times, update system to reflect these ETA dates;
• Review vendor order confirmations, verify accuracy of pricing, product selection and ETA dates;
• Maximize prepaid shipments when possible;
• Coordinate with Independent Mechanical Supply (IMS) Shipping department on purchase order pick-ups when available;
• Identify to purchasing team, ETA dates beyond 1 day for pipe/valve/fitting (PVF) purchase orders so that alternate sourcing can be arranged;
• Where minimum orders, or minimum prepaid levels cannot be achieved, work with purchasing team to find solutions to get material in a timely manner;
• Develop relationships with vendors through verbal communication, rather than email alone that may create favourable business conditions such as improved pricing, or priority product availability for IMS;
• Develop relationships with vendors that may assist IMS in getting prompt, accurate service;
• Try to identify quantity buy opportunities that may be negotiated where possible, for improved profitability. Alternatively identify opportunities to senior purchaser to establish plan for further negotiation;
• Be aware of product sales trends, work with purchasing team to adjust where necessary inventory minimum/maximum levels to prevent stock-outs.
• Advise Payables team of any vendor master record updates as required;
• Embrace learning and developing one’s knowledge and skill sets and help other team members to ensure their growth;
• Read, understand and be familiar with relevant vendor catalogues;
• Openness to learning/exploring/pioneering new technology to improve current processes
• Other duties as assigned