Purchaser

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, proactive Purchaser to support day-to-day buying activities and help ensure our inventory and customer orders are fulfilled on time and at the best total cost. You’ll work closely with vendors and internal teams (warehouse, operations, sales, and finance) to keep product flowing and solve issues quickly.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Ordering

Create and manage purchase orders (POs) based on project demand, min/max, and replenishment signals

Source products and obtain quotes, lead times, and availability from suppliers

Track orders end-to-end (acknowledgements, changes, backorders, expedites)

Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation

Supplier Coordination

Communicate with suppliers on pricing, lead times, shipping details, and order discrepancies

Support supplier performance tracking

Assist with database updates on pricing, cost and customer account details.

Inventory & Operations Support

Collaborate with warehouse teams on receiving issues, damages, shortages, and returns

Help manage inventory levels to reduce stockouts and excess inventory

Support cycle count investigations and root-cause follow-up

Process RMA requests as needed

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

Resolve invoice/PO/receipt discrepancies (3-way match support)

Identify process improvements (PO accuracy, vendor communication, lead-time reliability)

Support reporting on spend, shortages, backorders, and supplier performance

Qualifications

2+ years of purchasing/buying experience (distribution, manufacturing, or wholesale preferred)

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Confident communicator with vendors and internal stakeholders

Solid Excel skills (sorting, pivots, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP preferred)

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics, NetSuite or similar)

High attention to detail and strong follow-through

Knowledge of inventory planning concepts (min/max, reorder points, lead times)

Familiarity with freight coordination, Incoterms, or cross-border purchasing

The Purchaser will uphold the following values:

100% client-focused; always looking to create a WOW experience for clients

Team player - ready and willing to go above and beyond to support others on the team

A can-do person - you are always looking for solutions.

Glass half full - you see the positive side of life and think the best about others.

Results-oriented - you love getting things done and crossing things off your list.

Detail-orientated - people come to you to proofread things and organize parties.

Self-starter - you are accountable for your work and take pride in delivering quality work every single day.

What you can expect from us: 

Competitive salary – Based on experience, skills, and education.

Support for work-life balance – paid vacation, birthday flex day, and performance-based earned time off. 

Core Health Benefits – 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage, and additional funds for flex spending accounts.

Longevity Rewards – You are an important part of the team, and we value long-term commitment and contributions. We recognize your loyalty and service at key milestones with a gift, pre-paid gift card, or RRSP contribution.

Tailor-fit workspace – We outfit your workspace with tailor-fit furniture solutions to make your work-life comfortable and enjoyable.

Inclusive and family-oriented work environment – You will build meaningful relationships with people who genuinely want to help you succeed.

If you love people and want to make a difference in the workplace, we want to hear from you. CDI Spaces is an energetic team of people who want to make a difference in our community by creating spaces that transform lives.

We believe that every space we create is an opportunity to provide positive change in the lives of our clients and our people. It’s about ‘we’ not ‘me’ around here, a place where people find meaning, develop themselves, and provide for their families; and you have an entire team to support your goals. Asking for help when needed and rolling up your sleeves to assist someone else are two things we encourage from everyone who works here. It’s an environment where it's fine to fail because together, we will find a solution. We build meaningful relationships and genuinely care about ensuring our clients and employees have an amazing experience with us.

Working with the team at CDI is fun, productive, and challenging in all the right ways. We have a wonderful work environment and a team of dedicated, client-focused employees. If you love working with a smart, innovative team and appreciate lunches and celebratory treats, we are the place for you - please apply!