POSITION TITLE: Purchasing Coordinator Department/Agency: Affinity Group Canada Reports to: General Manager Anticipated Start Date: Immediate Affinity Group Canada is a well established successful and growing company that prides itself on being one of the premier food brokers in Canada. Since 1989, our success has been driven by the number of industry leading food manufacturers that we represent. We pride ourselves on having a dedicated sales team, strong customer service orientation, extensive product knowledge and a professional, challenging and rewarding work environment. SUMMARY: The Purchasing Coordinator will be responsible for the purchasing and supply management of inventory and samples; GS1 data management; Canada customs clearances; inbound freight and logistics; product evaluations; and price list maintenance. Duties and Responsibilities: * Work to determine stock levels * Work closely with custom brokers, transport carriers and 3rd party warehouses to ensure the timely delivery of goods to our warehouses * Manage and replenish stock and sample inventory * Determine selling and contract pricing for buy-sell inventory * Build an excellent rapport and mutual business relationship with Suppliers * Preparation and receipt of all purchase orders * Ensure imported products meet all CFIA requirements * Assist with monthly physical inventory counts * Work with warehouse personnel to manage close to code product The successful candidates must possess the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Have minimum 5 years working experience in a Food buying capacity * Have extensive knowledge of importing food products into Canada * Have thorough understanding of distribution/supplier network * Have thorough knowledge of products being sold * Possess strong analytical and negotiating skills * Have excellent oral and written communication skills * Understand marketing and product merchandising concepts * Have strong organizational skills * Be results oriented and able to multi-task * Have a great attitude * Have ability to meet deadlines We offer a competitive wage and group benefit package. Interested candidates should email resumes. Only successful candidates that meet our requirements will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply