ABOUT US

Irpinia Kitchens is an innovative designer and manufacturer of custom-made, kitchen and bath cabinetry for high-rise, mid-rise and low-rise buildings and homes. We have been manufacturing high-end kitchen cabinets for over 50 years and our innovative, superbly designed products have placed us at the forefront of the North American cabinetry industry.
Our primary focus is customer and employee satisfaction.
We are currently looking for a Procurement/Inventory Associate to join our team at our head office located in Richmond Hill.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will ensure the uninterrupted supply of purchased materials and services in the required quantity, at the right time, within desired quality specifications, in a cost-efficient manner. The successful candidate possess strong interpersonal skills and is able to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and execute targets in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. This position will also require inventory components with work on the shop floor.

QUALIFICATIONS

· 2-3 years’ experience in purchasing
· 1 year experience in the manufacturing industry, kitchen and bath experience preferred
· Previous experience in inventory organization
· Highly proficient with MS Office (excel, word, outlook)
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Self-motivated and able to work independently
· Demonstrated negotiation skills
· High attention to detail with strong ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks
· Strong analytical skills required
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Purchasing: 2 years (required)
• Manufacturing: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In perso

· Liaise with cross functional teams such as suppliers, production supervisors/managers, order processing, sales, and customer service to ensure goods are available to meet production requirements on time.
· Source and manage vendors (incl. price and contract negotiations).
· Issue purchase orders for required goods and services in a timely manner; follow purchase order procedures to ensure accurate information.
· Follow-up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery. Report any late shipments affecting production as soon as possible.
· Update internal software with new vendors and pricing.
· Develop and maintain an organized system of inventory
· Perform regular cycle counts and investigate discrepancies
· Maintain accurate inventory records in ERP or inventory management systems.
· Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper stock handling and storage.
· Collaborate with production, logistics, and accounting teams to ensure accurate inventory and purchasing data.
· Other duties as assigned.