Purchasing Coordinator

Vaughan - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Purchasing

Job Summary

We are hiring a Purchasing Coordinator to support our head office in Vaughan Ontario. Reporting to the Director of Finance this is a Monday-Friday permanent full-time on-site position. This position will be responsible for ensuring products are available to fulfill orders by tracking inventory and supporting procurement of products and planning. This individual will build and maintain relationships working with various departments and analyzing and reporting all business recommendations to management.

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Lead and manage the purchasing process coordinating with warehouse and inventory management.
Evaluate risk assess and prepare forecast scenarios concerning the supply market.
Develop maintain and analyze sales trends to identify product demand and inventory levels.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute purchasing strategy solutions (e.g. Purchasing Vendor Relations Operations and Sales).
Make alternate arrangements in the event of shortages or delayed deliveries to minimize organizational impact.
Prepare and maintain purchasing files reports and price lists.
Understand and use each vendors timelines and units of measure to accurately purchase products.
Perform strategic cycle counts analyze stock levels and assist the team in managing bin locations.
Assist with process improvements including documenting process maps and SOPs.
Coordinate returns and product discrepancies with suppliers.
Support PO pickups and automate the process with the logistics team.
Liaison with 3rd party apps and support the integration and implementation of programs.
Complete root-cause analysis and risk management
Maintain key reporting metrics and support continuous improvement.
Attend regular meetings with the management team to measure project performance and maintenance as required.
All other duties as assigned by

Job Qualifications & Requirements

Post-secondary diploma or bachelors degree in Supply Chain or equivalent work experience.
Minimum three (3) years of proven experience in inventory management demand planning or business analysis.
Previous experience in a food distribution or warehouse environment is preferred.
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or ERP systems (SAP) is considered an asset.
Strong mathematical skills including the ability to calculate discounts percentages and averages.
Proficient in MS Office Suite particularly Excel and WMS applications.
Demonstrated ability to perform data analysis with a strategic mindset.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
Proven ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Reliable transportation is required for this position.

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING:

Jonluca Neal is the largest family-owned natural food distribution company in Canada. We service a wide variety of retail partners and represent a diverse group of vendors. We are experiencing tremendous growth and we are looking for resourceful experienced and energized professionals to join our growing team. We are one of Canadas fastest growing companies with an excellent reputation in our industry.

A people-first culture that values collaboration respect and well-being.
A fast-paced dynamic and growing environment that keeps you challenged and engaged.
Opportunities for professional growth and development to help you build a rewarding career.
A competitive group benefits plan and employee discounts on our products.
A supportive transparent and passionate leadership team that makes work both meaningful and fun.

Jonluca Neal (the Company) is committed to building a team that reflects the diversity and inclusivity of the community in which we work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women veterans visible minorities Indigenous persons persons with disabilities and persons identifying as 2SLGBTQI. Please advise our Human Resources Department if you require accommodation during our recruitment process or in your employment.

Please note: Legitimate Jonluca Neal recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

Required Experience:

Manager

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Lead and manage the purchasing process coordinating with warehouse and inventory management.
Evaluate risk assess and prepare forecast scenarios concerning the supply market.
Develop maintain and analyze sales trends to identify product demand and inventory levels.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute purchasing strategy solutions (e.g. Purchasing Vendor Relations Operations and Sales).
Make alternate arrangements in the event of shortages or delayed deliveries to minimize organizational impact.
Prepare and maintain purchasing files reports and price lists.
Understand and use each vendors timelines and units of measure to accurately purchase products.
Perform strategic cycle counts analyze stock levels and assist the team in managing bin locations.
Assist with process improvements including documenting process maps and SOPs.
Coordinate returns and product discrepancies with suppliers.
Support PO pickups and automate the process with the logistics team.
Liaison with 3rd party apps and support the integration and implementation of programs.
Complete root-cause analysis and risk management
Maintain key reporting metrics and support continuous improvement.
Attend regular meetings with the management team to measure project performance and maintenance as required.
All other duties as assigned by

Job Qualifications & Requirements

Post-secondary diploma or bachelors degree in Supply Chain or equivalent work experience.
Minimum three (3) years of proven experience in inventory management demand planning or business analysis.
Previous experience in a food distribution or warehouse environment is preferred.
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or ERP systems (SAP) is considered an asset.
Strong mathematical skills including the ability to calculate discounts percentages and averages.
Proficient in MS Office Suite particularly Excel and WMS applications.
Demonstrated ability to perform data analysis with a strategic mindset.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
Proven ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Reliable transportation is required for this position.

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING:

A people-first culture that values collaboration respect and well-being.
A fast-paced dynamic and growing environment that keeps you challenged and engaged.
Opportunities for professional growth and development to help you build a rewarding career.
A competitive group benefits plan and employee discounts on our products.
A supportive transparent and passionate leadership team that makes work both meaningful and fun.