EMCO Corporation is Canada's leading plumbing wholesale company providing products and services for any project in the areas of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, industrial, irrigation, fire protection and oilfield supply. We strive to develop strong partnerships with our customers, suppliers, communities, owners and employees.

Our over 250 teams across Canada aim to be the Distributor of Choice for our plumbers, contractors and builders by creating a service-focused environment driven by motivated leaders and talented employees. Our diverse range of products and strong distribution network allows us to meet our customers'​ needs where and when they require it to ensure their success in every job.

EMCO's retail showrooms allow homeowners to come and experience their new bathroom or kitchen before it is installed. Our consultants provide design solutions and quality products to fit any style, taste or budget.

With over 100 years in business, EMCO offers its employees a safe work environment with a focus on teamwork, trust, fairness and caring. EMCO encourages and supports its employees to continue learning through both internal and external development opportunities. Respect and generous listening are two core values that every team member can expect to receive at an EMCO profit centre.

EMCO is here to provide you with Total Customer Satisfaction.....Always.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Profit Centre Manager, the Buyer is responsible for procuring material for resale and for managing the entire inventory at the Profit Centre. The Buyer maintains all of the inventory controls in the computer system and updates them as required. The Buyer negotiates with vendors to obtain the best pricing, delivery, and terms of purchase to ensure optimal order fill rates and high levels of customer satisfaction.

To experience success in the position, the Buyer will:

· Represent the Profit Centre in a professional manner

· Uphold our core values and ethics with every interaction

· Build long lasting and profitable vendor relationships by being courteous and engaging

· Expedite customer orders to keep customer satisfaction high

· Be analytical, detail oriented and solve problems

· Be an effective part of the team at the Profit Centre

Job Duties and Responsibilities

· Analyze product on hand and projected sales

· Create vendor purchase orders to maintain product mix, optimize material in the Profit Centre and satisfy projected sales

· Monitor vendor shipments and receipts to ensure material arrives within the prescribed parameters established; expedites customer orders when required

· Meets or exceeds the Profit Centre targets for fill rate and stale inventory

· Research and resolve inventory discrepancies which may include physically locating the product

· Collaborate with teammates on current shortages/outages of products

· Regularly engage with teammates to gain insights on product preferences of customers

· Ensure all customer orders have been fulfilled to maintain compliance

· Cancel orders that are no longer needed to ensure inventory accuracy

· Work in conjunction with warehouse teammates to ensure timely delivery of products from vendors

· Perform system product file maintenance for the Profit Centre and work with Product Management Group when required for updates and changes

· Negotiate vendor returns, special buys and local rebate programs

· Maintain market intelligence and report pricing level changes, market conditions that may impact inventory levels

· Perform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre Manager

Skills and Qualifications

· College and/or University degree

· A minimum of 1 year of purchasing or inventory control experience

· Able to analyze sales and inventory data, and understand market trends to make informed purchasing decisions

· Possess strong negotiation skills

· Able to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process orders

· Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, vendors, and teammates

· Proficient in Microsoft Office software

· Possess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity

· Ability to work well independently and in a team setting

Preferred (But Not Required) Skills

· Previous experience with or knowledge of products sold at the Profit Centre

We are Emco New Glasgow and our Awesome Team has an amazing thing going on. Emco is Canada’s leading wholesaler of Plumbing and HVAC products. But that’s just what we sell, not what we do.

This is about being a part of an incredible team who has doubled their business in the last 4 years, who is excited to come to work every day because they get to be a part of the success, bring their A Game and truly make a difference. This is where your opinions are valued, where you are respected for your contributions and you are truly considered an owner in the business. Customer service is the key to success. Emco’s Core Values of Fairness and Caring (Doing the right thing and being committed to the success of others), Trust and Respect (Acting with Integrity and Leading by Example), Generous Listening (Listening Carefully and Deeply so we fully understand each other) and Straight Talk (Say what you mean, mean what you say) are alive and well in our building and it makes for a truly great environment. Emco also touts the freedom to live into your dreams if you want to work for it. Their Profit-Sharing Model allows this to happen. If you are willing to work for it, you will be rewarded. You are also given the opportunity to learn the business from the ground up and develop your own path according to your interests and strengths. Development is the key to Growth.

EMCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a discrimination, harassment, and barrier free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. EMCO is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. We welcome applications from all minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, neurodiversity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.