Purchasing Manager-Acton Head office

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Purity Life Health Products LP is a leading Canadian distributor of natural health products. We believe natural health products make a difference in people’s lives, and our vision is to be Canada’s most valued natural health products dist
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Our values are based on providing a safe workplace for our employees and conducting business based on COMMIT – collaboration, operational excellence, mutual respect, making a difference, integrity and transparency.
We are seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead and coach a team accountable for driving fill rate performance, achieving inventory budgets, and strong vendor execution across a diverse brand portfolio.
Reporting to the SVP Supply Chain & Systems, you will lead a team of six buyers managing 400+ vendors and brands across four warehouses.
Primary Responsibilities
People Leadership & Team Development:
• Lead the day-to-day work and performance management of the purchasing team
• Coach and develop purchasing team members to drive consistent execution and performance against fill rate, inventory, and service KPIs
• Set clear priorities, expectations, and performance standards; provide regular feedback and support continuous improvement
• Foster a collaborative, results-driven team culture aligned with Purity Life values and operational excellence
• Model effective cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Customer Care
Functional Responsibilities
• Own fill rate performance across all brands, proactively identifying risks and leading cross-functional problem solving to sustain a minimum 95% fill rate
• Make informed recommendations and decisions on inventory positioning, vendor performance, and brand priorities, balancing service, working capital, and margin objectives
• Monitor inventory levels by vendor across all warehouses daily to ensure adherence to approved budgets
• Ensure timely and accurate order placement, confirmation, and freight coordination to support service levels and inventory objectives
• Ensure accurate inventory administration, including documentation, inter-warehouse transfers, and vendor inventory reconciliation
• Partner with Sales on first-order forecasts for new lines and promotional requirements, and keep Sales and other departments informed of new lines, promotions, shortages, and vendor or broker issues in a timely manner
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (Sales, Category Management, Warehouse, Accounts Payable) to ensure Purchasing initiatives align within the larger company structure, and to advocate for Purchasing needs
• Participate in regular business reviews with key vendors and brokers, driving accountability against agreed performance, forecasts, and financial targets
• Take an active role in Purity Life trade shows and offsite meetings, some requiring overnight travel
• Perform other duties as assigned; responsibilities may evolve with business needs
Job Requirements
• Degree, diploma, or equivalent professional experience, with 7+ years in purchasing, supply chain, or inventory management, including 3+ years leading a team
• Proven experience in demand forecasting, replenishment planning, and vendor negotiation
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Office 365 for analysis, reporting, and decision-making
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to influence, collaborate, and lead across a diverse stakeholder group
• Demonstrated ability to make sound, data-informed decisions balancing service levels, working capital, and margin objectives
• Experience in natural health products, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or wholesale distribution
What We Offer
• Salary range: $88,725 – $104,475 per year

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