Senior Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

<p>About Us</p> <p>Mind Games is North America's go-to destination for board games, puzzles, toys, collectibles, and all things pop culture. With retail locations across Canada and the United States and a rapidly growing e-commerce presence, we're on a mission to deliver imagination, excitement, and innovation to our customers.</p> <p>As we continue to expand, we're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Purchasing Specialist to join our team at our Markham head office.</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <p>As our Purchasing Specialist, you'll play a key role in sourcing and managing our product assortment. Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Overseeing the full purchasing cycle for toys, games, collectibles, and specialty merchandise</li> <li>Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, distributors, and manufacturers</li> <li>Negotiating pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to maximize profitability</li> <li>Monitoring inventory levels and sales trends to plan restocks and new product acquisitions</li> <li>Collaborating with merchandising and retail teams to ensure timely product distribution</li> <li>Reviewing purchase orders for accuracy and ensuring prompt processing</li> <li>Analyzing product performance and lifecycle to guide purchasing decisions</li> <li>Tracking shipments and resolving delivery or product discrepancies</li> <li>Researching emerging trends, products, and suppliers to expand our offerings</li> <li>Coordinating with accounting and warehouse teams on invoicing and receiving</li> </ul> <p>What You Bring</p><ul><li>4 years of purchasing or buying experience, ideally in retail (experience with toys, collectibles, or pop culture products is a plus)</li> <li>Proficiency in NetSuite is required</li> <li>Strong negotiation and vendor management skills</li> <li>Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems</li> <li>Excellent analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail capabilities</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li> <li>A genuine passion for games, toys, and pop culture is a big plus</li> </ul> <p>Why Join Mind Games?</p><ul><li>Be part of a passionate, creative team in a fast-growing company</li> <li>Enjoy employee discounts on the coolest games, toys, and collectibles</li> <li>Access opportunities for career advancement and professional development</li> <li>Thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas truly matter</li> </ul> <p>Ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to Mind Games?</p> <p>Apply now and help us shape the future of fun</p>