Purchaser/Buyer
Full-time, salaried position, onsite
Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
About Us
Why do career-driven people join Staalduinen Floral Ltd?
Staalduinen culture is diverse, exciting, and career-fulfilling which are just a few reasons why our employees have been with us for an average of 10 years, continually growing and excelling in their skills and experiences. We want you to be part of our dynamic and positive culture in a family-run business ready to set you up for success!
With 60 years in business, we’re proud to be one of Canada’s largest floral distributors and to be known as the fresh flower experts.
With a fleet of our own temperature-controlled trucks and a 20,000-foot warehouse, we’re able to deliver on our promise of bringing “Staalduinen fresh” to our customers’ door. Our team is built around “fresh flower experts” including buyers, account managers, and flower fulfillment professionals. There is not a member of our team who doesn’t live and breathe the flower business and it’s that dedication and depth of understanding that’s been a hallmark of Staalduinen since our humble beginnings.
About The Position
The role of the Purchaser is to manage assigned products, including the variety and quality demanded by Staalduinen Floral’s customers. Determine landed costs for all products and see that selling prices are established and published according to company policy. Collaborate with the Sales team and ensure that the availability of stock on hand and incoming products is made known to the Sales team and warehouse staff. Keep well informed regarding new products, changing trends, and seasonal demand variations. Keep aware of competitive offerings and pricing in the industry and proactively search out and evaluate new products and suppliers.
Principal Responsibilities - Purchasing
Required Qualifications
Three (3) or more years of Purchasing experience (preference given to those with Floral industry experience)
College diploma /accreditation in Purchasing and/or Supply Chain management
Intermediate to advanced level of experience with MS Office Applications, in particular strong Excel skills
Intermediate to advanced level of experience with ERP systems
Able to create and format reports
Proven experience in collaborating with vendors, customers, coworkers, and the public in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner
Must be proficient in the English language and able to communicate fluently verbally and written
Must have previous experience working within a high-energy, fast-paced office environment
Must be available to work longer hours during peak seasons
Solid continuous improvement skills
Demonstrate positive work ethics
Strong organization & and time management skills
Business travel may be required up to 10%
Working Conditions
- High energy, fast paced office environment
- Occasional travel required to visit clients and prospects
- Due to the nature of the floral industry, longer hours may be required around holidays
Staalduinen Floral Limited would like to thank all job applicants for taking the time to apply for our career opportunities, we truly appreciate it. Our Hiring Team will be reviewing each application and they will immediately contact qualified candidates for an interview.
Please be sure to visit our Careers page on a regular basis for updated job openings. Should you wish to send us your resume as a “general application” please email us at careers @ flowerpower.ca but please write your first and last name along with the job title you wish to apply for in the subject heading. Please attach your resume either as a Word Document or PDF file.
