Sales, Purchasing & Business Development Coordinator

MNG International Inc.

Location: Oshawa, OntarioJob Type: Full-time, PermanentWork Location: On-sitePay: Starting at $25.00 per hourSchedule: Monday to Friday, with flexibility based on business requirementsPosition Status: Active vacancy - hiring immediately

About MNG International Inc.

MNG International Inc. is a growing international food ingredient importer, wholesaler and distributor specializing in dehydrated onion, garlic, spices, herbs, seasonings and other food ingredients.

We supply food manufacturers, distributors, foodservice companies and retail businesses across Canada and the United States. Our business involves international sourcing, supplier negotiations, customer quotations, logistics and long-term business relationships.

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented and commercially minded Sales, Purchasing & Business Development Coordinator who can support multiple areas of our business.

This is not a traditional sales-only or purchasing-only position. We are looking for a versatile individual who enjoys research, working with numbers, communicating with customers and suppliers, and managing projects from initial inquiry through completion.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Coordination & Customer Management

- Respond to customer inquiries, RFQs and product requests promptly.
- Prepare accurate customer quotations using approved pricing and margins.
- Follow up with existing customers regarding quotations, samples, product approvals and upcoming requirements.
- Support sales representatives with pricing, customer documentation and commercial correspondence.
- Coordinate with operations, warehouse and QA teams regarding stock availability, lead times and customer requirements.
- Maintain and update customer records, CRM systems and quotation trackers.
- Identify pending opportunities and ensure customer requests are followed through to completion.
- Assist with customer onboarding, vendor registration and commercial documentation.
- Help develop and maintain strong customer relationships.

Purchasing, Sourcing & Supplier Coordination

- Research and identify domestic and international suppliers for food ingredients.
- Send supplier RFQs and obtain pricing, product specifications, lead times and packaging information.
- Compare supplier quotations and negotiate commercial terms within approved authority.
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding product availability, samples and purchasing requirements.
- Support purchasing decisions through organized product and supplier comparisons.
- Follow up on supplier quotations, outstanding information and purchase orders.




- Coordinate with QA to obtain required product specifications, certificates and regulatory documentation.
- Maintain updated supplier records and sourcing information.

Pricing, Costing & Commercial Analysis

- Prepare detailed pricing worksheets using Microsoft Excel.
- Calculate preliminary landed costs, including product costs, freight, duties, tariffs and other applicable charges using approved assumptions.
- Compare supplier costs and customer selling prices.
- Prepare gross-margin and profitability analyses for management review.
- Research market pricing, competitor offerings and sourcing alternatives.
- Review customer RFQs for commercial requirements, delivery terms and quantities.
- Help prepare pricing submissions for large customers and annual supply contracts.
- Verify calculations, currencies, units of measure and product details before submission.
- Escalate pricing exceptions and obtain required management approvals.

Business Development & Marketing Support

- Research prospective food manufacturers, distributors and ingredient buyers across North America.
- Identify relevant purchasing, procurement and sourcing contacts.
- Support prospecting campaigns and follow-up activities.
- Assist with trade-show lead management and post-event follow-ups.
- Work with the marketing team on product introductions, outreach campaigns and customer communications.
- Support the preparation of product presentations, brochures and commercial proposals.
- Track business development opportunities and maintain organized follow-up schedules.
- Assist with sample coordination and customer qualification activities.

General Business & Administrative Support

- Assist management with sales reports, purchasing reports and commercial analysis.
- Coordinate with warehouse, order desk and quality assurance teams when required.
- Maintain organized records of customer requests, supplier quotations and pricing approvals.
- Support urgent customer inquiries and time-sensitive business projects.
- Help improve internal communication and administrative processes.
- Take on additional related responsibilities as business needs evolve.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

- Minimum 2 years of experience in sales coordination, purchasing, procurement, business development, customer account management or a related field.
- Robust Microsoft Excel skills,



including formulas, calculations and data organization.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong numerical ability and attention to pricing accuracy.
- Ability to prepare quotations, compare prices and analyze commercial information.
- Strong research, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple customer and supplier inquiries simultaneously.
- Comfortable communicating professionally with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
- Self-motivated, dependable and capable of working with limited supervision.

Preferred

- Experience in food ingredients, spices, food manufacturing, wholesale distribution or international trade.
- Knowledge of importing, international purchasing, Incoterms and landed-cost calculations.
- Experience sourcing products internationally.
- Familiarity with customer RFQs, supplier negotiations and B2B sales.
- Experience with CRM systems, purchasing platforms or supplier registration portals.
- Understanding of commercial margins, shipping costs and currency conversions.
- Experience working with US and Canadian business customers.

What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate is someone who can switch comfortably between customer communication, purchasing, quotations, research and business development.

We value individuals who

- Take initiative and complete tasks without repeated follow-ups.
- Enjoy working with numbers, Excel and commercial details.
- Can manage multiple assignments without losing accuracy.
- Are comfortable learning new products, markets and business processes.
- Communicate clearly and professionally.
- Understand the importance of timely customer responses.
- Think commercially while maintaining attention to detail.
- Are willing to support different departments as needed.
- Want to grow with a developing international business.

Compensation & Employment

- Starting pay: CAD $25.00 per hour
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Onsite work in Oshawa, Ontario.
- Opportunity to develop experience in international trade, procurement, sales, sourcing and commercial management.
- Employment terms and statutory entitlements in accordance with applicable Ontario employment standards.

How to Apply Please apply through Indeed with your resume.

Candidates selected for an interview may be asked to complete a short practical exercise involving Excel, quotation preparation, supplier comparisons or customer communication.

MNG International Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available during the recruitment process upon request.

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Sales, Purchasing & Business Development Coordinator (Oshawa)
🏢 MNG INTERNATIONAL
📍 Oshawa