Do you believe natural health products make a difference in people’s lives? Then let us introduce ourselves.
Are you the Purchasing Manager we are looking for?
Purity Life Health Products LP is a leading Canadian distributor of natural health products. We believe natural health products make a difference in people’s lives, and our vision is to be Canada’s most valued natural health products distributor.
Our values are based on providing a safe workplace for our employees and conducting business based on
COMMIT – collaboration, operational excellence, mutual respect, making a difference, integrity and transparency.
We are seeking a
Purchasing Manager to lead and coach a team accountable for driving fill rate performance, achieving inventory budgets, and strong vendor execution across a diverse brand portfolio.
Reporting to the SVP Supply Chain & Systems, you will lead a team of six buyers managing 400+ vendors and brands across four warehouses.
Primary Responsibilities
People Leadership & Team Development:
- Lead the day-to-day work and performance management of the purchasing team
- Coach and develop purchasing team members to drive consistent execution and performance against fill rate, inventory, and service KPIs
- Set clear priorities, expectations, and performance standards; provide regular feedback and support continuous improvement
- Foster a collaborative, results-driven team culture aligned with Purity Life values and operational excellence
- Model effective cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Customer Care
Functional Responsibilities
- Own fill rate performance across all brands, proactively identifying risks and leading cross-functional problem solving to sustain a minimum 95% fill rate
- Make informed recommendations and decisions on inventory positioning, vendor performance, and brand priorities, balancing service, working capital, and margin objectives
- Monitor inventory levels by vendor across all warehouses daily to ensure adherence to approved budgets
- Ensure timely and accurate order placement, confirmation, and freight coordination to support service levels and inventory objectives
- Ensure accurate inventory administration, including documentation, inter-warehouse transfers, and vendor inventory reconciliation
- Partner with Sales on first-order forecasts for new lines and promotional requirements, and keep Sales and other departments informed of new lines, promotions, shortages, and vendor or broker issues in a timely manner
- Work closely with internal stakeholders (Sales, Category Management, Warehouse, Accounts Payable) to ensure Purchasing initiatives align within the larger company structure, and to advocate for Purchasing needs
- Participate in regular business reviews with key vendors and brokers, driving accountability against agreed performance, forecasts, and financial targets
- Take an active role in Purity Life trade shows and offsite meetings, some requiring overnight travel
- Perform other duties as assigned; responsibilities may evolve with business needs
Job Requirements
- Degree, diploma, or equivalent professional experience, with 7+ years in purchasing, supply chain, or inventory management, including 3+ years leading a team
- Proven experience in demand forecasting, replenishment planning, and vendor negotiation
- Strong proficiency in Excel and Office 365 for analysis, reporting, and decision-making
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to influence, collaborate, and lead across a diverse stakeholder group
- Demonstrated ability to make sound, data-informed decisions balancing service levels, working capital, and margin objectives
- Experience in natural health products, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or wholesale distribution
What We Offer
- Salary range: $88,725 – $104,475 per year [plus annual bonus]
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- RRSP/pension matching
- Employee discount on natural health products
- Professional development and training support
This is an in-office position based in Acton, Ontario.
Closing date – November 13th 2026 - Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly.
Use Of Artificial Intelligence
We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants, including applications submitted through our VidRecruiter portal.
