Location: Markham
(GTA, Ontario)

Industry: Office Furniture, Garage Storage, Steel & Wooden Furniture

ERP: Oracle NetSuite

Company Overview

Ceha Canada Inc. is
a leading provider of high quality, fast and flexible office furniture
solutions. We pride ourselves on our ability to innovate and produce solutions
for our clients, both in our service and award-winning product design. We
believe in the principle of environmental sustainability, reducing our carbon
footprint in all aspects of the production stages as we ensure continuous
improvement. Our team is committed to providing exceptional service, support,
and solutions that meet our clients’ needs and expectations and fostering
long-term loyalty to the company's products or services.

Position Summary

The Procurement & Product Development
Coordinator is responsible for leading procurement, strategic sourcing,
supplier management, purchasing operations, inventory planning, and supply
chain activities for office furniture and garage storage products within the
Canadian and U.S. markets. The role focuses on sourcing qualified suppliers,
negotiating commercial agreements, managing inventory and replenishment
activities, coordinating imports, and ensuring products meet quality,
regulatory, and customer requirements. The position also supports product
development initiatives by coordinating with suppliers and manufacturers on
specifications, testing, and market requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Lead procurement and sourcing activities
  for office furniture, steel lockers, wooden furniture, and garage storage
  products.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and manage
  domestic and international suppliers.
• Prepare and administer RFQ, RFI, and RFP
  processes for new and existing products.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment
  terms, lead times, and service agreements with suppliers.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier
  relationships to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and supply
  continuity.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement
  corrective actions where required.
• Conduct market research to identify
  sourcing opportunities and alternative suppliers.
• Support supplier onboarding,
  qualification, and compliance activities.

Purchasing & Inventory Management

• Manage purchasing activities and
  replenishment planning using Oracle NetSuite.
• Generate and maintain purchase orders and
  supplier agreements.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate
  replenishment activities to support business requirements.
• Analyze inventory trends and recommend
  actions to optimize stock levels and reduce carrying costs.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations
  teams to align purchasing activities with forecasted demand.

Supply Chain & Trade Compliance

• Coordinate inbound shipments from
  international suppliers and manufacturers.
• Conduct landed cost analysis, including
  freight, duties, tariffs, brokerage, and logistics expenses.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian and U.S.
  import/export regulations and trade requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of tariff
  classifications, customs documentation, and trade compliance requirements.
  
• Work closely with freight forwarders,
  customs brokers, and logistics providers to ensure timely deliveries.

Supplier Quality & Compliance

• Coordinate supplier quality initiatives
  and product testing requirements.
• Support product certification and
  compliance activities, including BIFMA, GREENGUARD, and other customer
  requirements.
• Review supplier quality documentation,
  certifications, and audit results.
• Support responsible sourcing initiatives
  and supplier compliance programs.
• Coordinate corrective actions with
  suppliers when quality or compliance issues arise.

Product Development Support

• Coordinate with overseas manufacturers
  regarding product specifications, prototypes, technical documentation, and
  pricing.
• Support product launches by facilitating
  communication between suppliers, Sales, Operations, and other
  stakeholders.
• Assist with technical reviews of customer
  requirements, tenders, and product specifications.
• Support product customization and
  continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

·      
Education: Bachelor’s degree in
Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Operations
Management, Engineering, or related field

·      
Experience: Minimum 5–7 years
of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain operations, or
purchasing within the furniture manufacturing or distribution industry

·      
Licenses & Credentials:
PMAC/SCMP designation considered an asset; experience with Oracle NetSuite ERP
strongly preferred

·      
Language Knowledge: Fluent in
English (written and verbal)

·      
Must-have: Strong knowledge of
procurement processes, supplier negotiations, landed costing, import/export
compliance, inventory management, and RFQ/RFP administration for the Canadian
and U.S. markets. Experience coordinating with overseas suppliers and
manufacturers is required.

Pay Rate:

Application Process

Interested candidates
are invited to submit their resume and cover letter for consideration.

Applications can be
sent directly to hr@cehacanada.com.

We thank all
applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.