Electrical Components Purchaser – Global Manufacturing

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation; Richmond; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation, a global leader in turn-key food freezing and cooling equipment, seeks an experienced Purchaser to join our Richmond-based team.

You will work with engineers to issue POs, confirm deliveries, monitor supplier performance, and maintain raw material stock for current and upcoming projects, with SAP knowledge preferred.

Applicants should have at least 2 years purchasing experience in manufacturing and be able to work independently while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Purchasing experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Interpret technical drawings and have electrical engineering knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Familiar with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Strong English communication skills; Chinese language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders to suppliers based on engineer input.
• Confirm delivery schedules with suppliers and update project teams.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and flag delays.
• Review inventory status for raw materials and maintain safety stock.
• Forecast component usage and place bulk orders.
• Review quotations for subcontracting processes.
• Source reliable suppliers for production tools and machines.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs with suppliers.
• Occasionally source and purchase urgent parts.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Electrical engineering knowledge

Independent / deadline oriented

English communication skills

Chinese language asset

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation, a global leader in turn-key food freezing and cooling equipment, seeks an experienced Purchaser to join our Richmond-based team.

You will work with engineers to issue POs, confirm deliveries, monitor supplier performance, and maintain raw material stock for current and upcoming projects, with SAP knowledge preferred.

Applicants should have at least 2 years purchasing experience in manufacturing and be able to work independently while meeting deadlines.