Vendor Specialist

Our client is a premier buying group of Lumber and Building materials in Canada. They are looking for their next team member as a 'Program Manager Assistant'. Reporting to the VP of National Marketing, the Program Manager Assistant will work directly with the buying team. Duties include data management and analysis, customer service, and administrative tasks related to vendor programs.

If you are interested in the position, please apply online today with a copy of your resume.

Advantages
- Monday to Friday, Hybrid position
- Full benefits after 3 months of successful employment
- 2 weeks of vacation
- Work in an excellent team with opportunities for growth and development

Responsibilities
- Preparation and data entry of vendor rebate programs and related information.
- Organization and posting with the vendors, information to EMS/Castle Core.
- Preparation of all vendor files for vendor meetings.
- Liaison between members, buyers & vendors relating to various programs & products.
- Plan, organize and prepare all aspects for Buyers’ midyear and yearly negotiation meetings.
- Request quotations and program updates from vendors in required formats.
- Organize & coordinate all relevant documentation for Expo and Castle 4C buying events.
- Ability to read and understand contracts/documents.
- Other administrative duties as required.
- Supports the Rebate Program Manager to facilitate the rebate collection and processing.
- Ensures the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of all monthly/quarterly and annual rebate payments
- Preparation and data entry of vendor rebate programs and other vendor related information
- Responsible for the Rebate process which includes validating, verifying and disputing when necessary.
- Liaise between members, vendors and the purchasing team with respect to the timely collection and payment of rebate programs
- Identify potential areas for process improvement.
- Document processes and maintain files.
- Provide adhoc analytics for members, vendors and the purchasing team with respect to the timely collection and payment of rebate programs


Qualifications
- Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
- Ability to understand and learn new computer data entry programs. LBMX/JDE Edwards/ORACLE
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Research, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide recommendations and/or solutions.
- Work effectively independently as well as within the team structure.
- Self-motivated, team player, flexible, creative.
- Positive attitude towards learning and contributing.
- Ability to work with changing priorities and schedule constraints.
- Minimum 5 years administrative experience required.
- Knowledge of Lumber and building material products would be an asset.


Summary
If you identify with the position of Vendor Specialist in Mississauga, you can click "apply now" or send your CV to the following email: justin.harrigan@randstad.ca

Looking forward to exchanging with you!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.