Associate III, Purchasing (Canada)

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Job Description:

Build the Connections That Power Tomorrow's Technology

Who We Are: We are the business behind the world's brands.

At Ingram Micro , we help businesses realize the promise of technology. As a global technology company reaching nearly 90% of the world's population, we connect technology manufacturers, cloud providers, and business partners with the solutions they need to grow and succeed. Through our unmatched global scale, diverse portfolio, and digital platform, Xvantage™, we're redefining how technology is distributed and delivered around the world.

How Our Team Works

The Purchasing team plays a critical role in ensuring seamless operations across our global business. Supporting vendor partnerships and supply chain activities, the team helps maintain inventory accuracy, drives operational efficiency, and enables the reliable delivery of products and services to customers worldwide.

Working closely with vendors, internal stakeholders, logistics teams, and regional partners, this function ensures that our supply chain remains responsive, efficient, and aligned with business goals. Through collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence, the team directly contributes to Ingram Micro's continued growth and customer success.

Our Values in Action

At Ingram Micro, we're shaping tomorrow through innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We foster a culture where diverse perspectives are valued, ideas are encouraged, and every associate has the opportunity to make an impact. Our teams demonstrate Integrity in every interaction, take Responsibility for delivering exceptional service, show Courage when facing challenges, apply Imagination to improve processes, focus on Results that drive business success, and recognize that our greatest strength is our Talent . Together, we create an environment where individuals thrive while supporting one another in achieving shared goals.

Your Role in Making an Impact   As an Associate III, Purchasing , you will be a key contributor to the successful execution of end-to-end purchasing and Cisco Product Vendor support operations for the Canada. region.

In this role, you'll manage critical vendor relationships, coordinate purchasing activities, and support daily supply chain operations that enable efficient product movement and inventory management.

You will ensure compliance with vendor policies and procedures, investigate and resolve shipment and invoicing discrepancies, maintain accurate purchasing records, and support vendor communications. As a trusted member of the Supply Chain Coordination team, you will help maintain service continuity across strategic vendor accounts while ensuring operational excellence and a positive vendor experience. Your contributions will directly support business efficiency, inventory integrity, and customer satisfaction.

What Helps You Succeed

- Drives Results: Takes ownership of responsibilities and delivers high-quality outcomes while balancing multiple priorities.
- Customer Focus: Builds strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders by providing responsive and effective support.
- Collaborates: Works effectively across teams to solve problems and achieve shared supply chain objectives.
- Situational Adaptability: Navigates changing business demands and adjusts priorities in a dynamic operational environment.
- Ensures Accountability: Demonstrates reliability, follows through on commitments, and maintains high standards of accuracy and compliance.

Experience and expectations:

- Around 1-2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, vendor account reconciliation.
- Proven ability to manage return processes and vendor relationships.
- Experience resolving discrepancies in shipments, invoicing, and inventory.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with purchasing systems and return authorization procedures.