Purchasing Specialist - 12 Month Contract

The TJX Companies, Inc. • Mississauga, ON

1d • CA$61,583 - CA$86,216 • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a Purchasing Specialist - 12-Month Contract to join our team and play a key role in supporting store operations across the business. In this dynamic opportunity, you'll demonstrate your analytical and problem-solving skills to manage purchasing and supply-related initiatives, identify cost-saving opportunities, and help ensure stores have the resources they need to operate effectively. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors, drive process improvements, and contribute to projects that enhance both associate and customer experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for a diligent, solutions-driven professional who enjoys working with data, managing vendor relationships, and making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced retail environment.

Requirements

• Minimum College Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Retail or Business Management.
• Minimum two (2) years of related retail operations finance and purchasing experience.
• Demonstrated experience in project management including strong organizational, time management and project support skills (maintaining detailed development plans for projects); understanding and applying principles of project control; ability to manage projects within one or more systems.
• Problem solving skills including analytical and research and mathematical skills (identifying problems, analyzing possible solutions).

Responsibilities

• Develops plans and assists with managing $21Mn budgets for Store Operations supply vendors and ensure reconciliation of all invoices to budgets.
• Oversees all invoicing issues including price adjustments and invoice formatting and reconciliation and collaborates with internal teams (field and GS&P) and third-party vendors to resolve issues.
• Liaises with vendors to update supply catalogues as and maintains accurate documentation/ information on knowledge base and oracle to ensure field has access to most up to date supply information.
• Monitors inventory levels, vendor performance and exception reporting such as out of stocks, no and/or slow-moving items, fill rates, and inventory trends to ensure compliance with TJX objectives and maintain service levels.

Benefits

• Associate discounts at our stores, available to you and eligible family members.
• Comprehensive training and development resources designed to help you learn, grow, and succeed.
• Immediate access to our Group Benefits package, Associate & Family Assistance Program, and various well-being resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree