Buying Coordinator

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DAVIDsTEA is a leading branded retailer and growing wholesaler of specialty loose leaf tea, offering a selection of signature blends, single-origin teas, and tea-related gifts and accessories through our e-commerce platform and 20 Canadian retail stores. Based in Montreal, we focus on innovative flavours, wellness-driven ingredients, and organic tea. We’re making tea fashionable and fun, and we pride ourselves on offering both the best possible service to our customers and a positive work environment for our employees!

About the role

We are looking for a Buying Coordinator to join our TEAm!

The Buying Coordinator to support the merchandising department in selecting, ordering, and managing inventory of products. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

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Responsibilities

•    Assist the Buyers in sourcing and selecting products that meet the company’s standards for quality, pricing, and customer demand.
•    Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
•    Coordinate with the warehouse and sales teams to ensure stock availability.
•    Communicate with suppliers to obtain product information, negotiate prices, and schedule deliveries.
•    Prepare purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of products.
•    Provide administrative support to the merchandising department as needed.
•    Support the preparation of detailed product specifications and samples.
•    Collaborate with designers to ensure product feasibility and manufacturability.
•    Manage samples that need to be sent for photography and maintain the sample room
•    Support artwork briefs and approvals 
•    Work on special projects as assigned

So are YOU our next Buying Coordinator?

Requirements

•    Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
•    1-2 years’ experience in a similar role. 
•    Retail experience an asset.
•    Product development background and familiarity with the product creation process and timelines.
•    Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role is preferred.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
•    Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
•    Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills considering constant communications with international clients.
•    Strong team player with ability to multi-task.
•    Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
•    Positive, “can do” attitude a must!

Sound good? Then join us in our mission of making the world smile— one cup at a time.