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EMCO

Construction products distributor

Buyer - Plumbing/Wholesaler

Full-Time
CA$22.50/hr
Senior
Bachelor's
Repentigny, QC, Canada
In Person
Operations & LogisticsProcurement & Sourcing

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school or college diploma.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
  • Five years of experience in a similar position.
  • Ability to identify customer needs, provide solutions, and close sales.
  • Strong communication skills and a desire to learn.
  • A positive, action-oriented attitude and ability to work well in a team.
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to customer service.
Responsibilities
  • Provide service to customers at the counter by addressing plumbing needs, purchasing and supplying requested materials, preparing quotes, managing transportation, providing technical support, and responding to other requests.
  • Make purchases and negotiate prices.
  • Manage transportation and deliveries.
  • Process customer orders, including pricing, substitutions when applicable, and obtaining additional information.
  • Maintain relationships with existing customers and suppliers, and build or strengthen customer relationships by assessing needs and providing alternative value solutions.
  • Support the outside sales team.
  • Receive and ship materials for customers.
  • Perform other duties as requested by the Profit Centre Manager.
Desired Qualifications
  • A competitive salary, benefits, and profit sharing are offered; these are compensation/perks rather than qualification requirements.

About the company

EMCO works as a Canadian wholesale distributor of construction and industrial products. Its profit centres supply plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial customers through branches, warehouses, and showrooms. Its operating model is specific: the decentralized model combines local customer service and inventory decisions with national supplier and support capabilities. Work includes sales, warehousing, delivery, purchasing, operations, finance, and management. The company is EMCO Corporation, with its historical identity kept separate from similarly named manufacturers.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Founded

1906

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What believers are saying

  • EMCO announced two new automated machines in 2026, targeting higher-margin smart manufacturing.
  • EMCO's March 26, 2026 CERATIZIT seminar deepens high-value medical-sector relationships.
  • EMCO's TanyaKIP education program in Tanzania strengthens brand, workforce pipeline, and goodwill.

What critics are saying

  • EMCO closed Magdeburg by August 2025, eliminating 50 jobs and compressing capacity.
  • In 2025-2026, EMCO replaced CEOs and COOs during restructuring, signaling operational instability.
  • A 2025 factory fire and 2026 production reset consumed resources and disrupted output.

What makes EMCO unique

  • EMCO launched integrated-automation turning and milling machines for EMO Hanover 2026.
  • EMCO's new Wendlingen Technology Center showcases its full CNC range near Stuttgart.
  • EMCO's TITANS of CNC partnership expands training-driven distribution and adoption.

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Benefits

  • Profit Sharing
  • Relocation Assistance

Company News

EMCO
Jul 27th, 2022
Emco Education Limited partners with Rolls Royce plc

That’s why today [July 19, 2022], Emco Education Limited is so pleased to announce this partnership with Rolls-Royce.