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Walco Equipment Ltd. is a distributor of short-line Agricultural & Lawn & Garden Equipment, Industrial Products, Cargo Control & Tire Chain. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Elmira, Ontario, Walco serves selected dealers across numerous regions including Ontario, Atlantic Provinces, Quebec, and parts of the United States through its professional teams in Elmira, St. Germain De Grantham, and Randolph. Walco is an active member of the Farm Equipment Wholesalers Association & the Web Sling & Tie Down Association and is supported by knowledgeable order desk staff and experienced sales representatives.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Purchasing Support Coordinator located in Elmira, ON. You will be responsible for identifying purchasing needs, placing orders for equipment and parts, managing inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery from suppliers, as well as handling inventory transfers between our warehouses. The role involves daily communication with suppliers, coordination with sales teams, and maintaining accurate records of transactions and orders.

Job Duties

- Analyze inventory needs based on sales trends and inventory levels.
- Review sales forecasts and provide information to sales department as requested.
- Place purchase orders ensuring flow of inventory that guarantees optimum stock levels and meets turnover goals.
- Provide purchasing, planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends as requested.
- Ensure that discontinued and defective merchandise is returned and documentation is processed for the warehouse and finance department.
- Communicate any product changes and discontinued items to management.
- Monitor and evaluate vendor performance and manage vendor relationships.
- Gather all pertinent information and specifications for each assignment.




- Define and develop product assortments with suppliers according to company product development strategies.
- Place orders and re-orders with chosen vendors.
- Create and process purchase orders for approval and deliver to Accounting.
- Maintain sustainable vendor relationships that ensure timely deliveries and most competitive pricing.
- Maintain an extensive database for all orders that is up to date and provides information for analysis and reporting.
- Provide product, storage and order information to all internal departments as requested.
- Ensure that all invoices are verified and that vendors provide corrected invoices for the ones with discrepancies or provide a credit letter.
- Provide positive resolutions for any vendor conflicts.
- Monitor and adhere to applicable laws and regulations.
- Read, analyze and interpret business periodicals, professional journals and department process summaries.
- Participate in all required meetings providing input and recommendations.
- Stay current with internal and external factors impacting procurement function.

Qualifications

Purchasing, Inventory Management, and Supply Chain Management skills

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills
- Attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP systems
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Experience in the agricultural equipment or industrial products industry is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred but not required.

Pay Range - $55,000 to $60,000 per year

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Elmira, ON N3B 1Z9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

- Purchasing: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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📌 Purchasing Support (Elmira)
🏢 Walco Equipment
📍 Elmira