Purchaser / Inventory Control Manager
Global Autobody Supplies Ltd.
Location: Calgary, AB (Head Office)
Job Type: Part-Time/Full-Time
Join a Growing Canadian Company
Global Auto Body Supplies is one of Western Canada's fastest-growing automotive refinish and industrial supply distributors. With six locations and continued expansion plans, we are looking for a highly organized, analytical, and motivated Purchaser / Inventory Control Manager to lead our purchasing operations and inventory management.
This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring our stores have the right products, at the right time, at the best possible cost.
Responsibilities
As our Purchaser, you will be responsible for:
- Negotiating pricing, rebates, freight programs, payment terms, and vendor agreements.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
- Managing purchasing for all six company locations.
- Monitoring inventory levels to ensure products are available while minimizing excess stock.
- Preventing overstock and slow-moving inventory across all branches.
- Coordinating inventory transfers between stores to maximize existing inventory before purchasing new stock.
- Ensuring special orders are placed promptly and tracked through to customer delivery.
- Monitoring purchasing trends and forecasting inventory requirements based on sales history and seasonal demand.
- Reviewing vendor performance, lead times, fill rates, and product availability.
- Identifying opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Working closely with store managers, sales staff, and management to ensure inventory supports customer demand.
- Managing backorders and communicating expected arrival times.
- Creating and maintaining purchasing reports, inventory analysis, and KPI tracking.
- Maintaining accurate product information, vendor pricing, and purchasing records.
- Participating in new product sourcing and vendor evaluations.
- Assisting with inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
- Developing purchasing procedures and continuously improving inventory processes.
Qualifications
We're looking for someone who has:
- 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, or inventory management experience.
- Strong negotiation skills and confidence working with suppliers.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with ERP or inventory management software (Lightspeed experience is an asset).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel or spreadsheet skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- The ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience in automotive, industrial, wholesale distribution, or supply chain management is considered a strong asset.
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will be:
- Self-motivated and proactive.
- Comfortable making decisions using data.
- Focused on continuous improvement.
- Able to negotiate confidently while maintaining positive supplier relationships.
- Passionate about reducing waste and improving inventory performance.
- A team player who enjoys working with multiple departments.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Benefits package.
- Paid vacation.
- Opportunities for advancement within a rapidly growing company.
- Stable, long-term career with a family-owned Canadian business.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas can make a real impact.
Why Join Global Autobody Supplies?
At Global Autobody Supplies, we're building something bigger than just another distribution company. We're investing in technology, expanding our footprint, and creating industry-leading processes to better serve our customers. If you enjoy solving problems, negotiating great deals, and improving inventory performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become an important part of our growing team.
Pay: $17.00-$21.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
