Buyer-Canada

O.C. Tanner is the global leader in software and services that improve workplace culture through meaningful employee experiences. Our Culture Cloud is a suite of apps designed to enhance the employee experience with strategic recognition, service awards, wellbeing, leadership, and events that help people thrive at work. Our Culture by Design approach provides expert services to organizations looking to create great workplaces.

Our global team of 1,500 people hail from 58 countries and speak 62 languages. As programmers, researchers, designers, client professionals and craftspeople we create the tech, tools and awards that connect employees to purpose at thousands of companies. Join us as we help people all over the world thrive at work.

​Make Work Meaningful
At O.C. Tanner, we believe people thrive when they feel appreciated, connected, and inspired. That’s why we’re the global leader in employee recognition and workplace culture solutions. Our Culture Cloud® platform helps organizations create powerful employee experiences through recognition, service milestones, celebrations, and wellbeing programs.

​Our global team of 1,500 people hail from 58 countries and speak 62 languages. As programmers, researchers, designers, client professionals and craftspeople we create the tech, tools and awards that connect employees to purpose at thousands of companies. Join us as we help people all over the world thrive at work.

Reporting to the Manager, Canadian Award Strategy, the Buyer identifies, sources, analyzes and manages a core product line of merchandise for client programs and events. The ability to adapt to change and work in both a team environment and independently are key success factors in this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage award assortment and strategy for assigned category
• Regularly review category catalogue to ensure optimal assortment, award availability and competitive pricing
• Maintain and build strategic partnerships with suppliers
• Consistently analyze consumption of products and retail trends to determine when products should be removed and added
• Initiate and host vendor meetings as well as attend relevant trade shows
• Provide premium client experience as it relates to resolving customer and/or supplier issues
• Manage all aspects of inventory for assigned category including purchasing, forecasting, issue resolution and sales analysis
• Minimize client impact by ensuring continual availability of products within assigned category

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Post-secondary education
• Exceptional analytical skills 
• Strong understanding of product trends and research skills
• Outstanding team player as well as being a self-starter who can demonstrate the ability to work independently
• Flexible approach and ability to adapt to change
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with emphasis on exceptional negotiation and motivational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Products and web based applications
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Demonstrated leadership skills

Assets

• 1-3 years relevant work related experience
• Procurement experience  (preferably within consumer products) including sourcing, supplier relationships and sales trend analysis
• Incentive industry experience
• French/English bilingualism

Why Join Us?

• Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in people's lives
• Supportive culture that values growth, creativity, and collaboration
• Opportunities to learn from industry leaders and grow your career
• Global impact with a local feel—you’ll be part of something big, but never feel like a number

Additional Information
The base salary range for this position is $57,000 - $70,000 per annum + bonuses.  Our salary ranges are determined by job and level. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by job-related skills and knowledge, relevant experience and/or work location. 

How to Apply

If appreciation is in your DNA too, we invite you to join us! Kindly submit your resume and cover letter and apply online.

We thank you for your interest in joining O.C. Tanner. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. At O.C. Tanner, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. O.C. Tanner is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at 289-293-1222.