Junior Buyer

Kinetics Drive Solutions Inc.; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation program

Extended Health coverage

Group RRSP with company matching

Training and professional development

Overtime bank for extra vacation

Job summary

Kinetics Drive Solutions Inc. in Langley, BC, is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Buyer to support daily purchasing activities in our Langley procurement team.

This entry-level role involves converting requisitions to POs, coordinating with suppliers, and maintaining data accuracy in our ERP system. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma (post-secondary in Supply Chain is a plus), strong communication skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Professional and confident communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Ability to organize priorities and follow up.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience with ERP systems such as Dynamics 365, Navision, SAP, or NetSuite or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Convert approved purchase requisitions into purchase orders.
• Send POs to suppliers and follow up on pricing and delivery timelines.
• Expedite urgent or past-due orders via supplier communication.
• Serve as day-to-day contact for suppliers and internal teams.
• Resolve invoice, pricing, receiving, and 3-way match discrepancies.
• Initiate Return Material Authorization requests for credits or replacements.
• Maintain supplier data and purchasing records in the ERP system.
• Provide order status updates and escalate complex issues to Purchasing Manager.
• Follow purchasing policies and safety guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $71,000.00 Annually

Who We are

Take your career to the next level with Kinetics Drive Solutions, a proud member of ST Engineering Land Systems (LDS). We are a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative heavy-duty drive and control solutions for land vehicles, delivering mission-critical mobility through advanced technologies to customers worldwide. Be part of a global organization where you’ll be empowered to live our Right Attitudes, Own It, Integrity, and Win as One Team; while growing in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Buyer to join our Purchasing team in Langley, BC. In this entry-level procurement role, you will support daily purchasing activities, help ensure materials are ordered and delivered on time, maintain accurate purchasing data, and communicate regularly with suppliers and internal teams.

What You’ll Do

• Convert approved purchase requisitions into purchase orders based on system requirements and established reorder points.
• Send purchase orders to suppliers and follow up to confirm pricing, order acknowledgements, and delivery timelines.
• Expedite urgent or past-due orders through direct supplier communication by phone and email.
• Act as a day-to-day point of contact for suppliers, Accounts Payable, receiving personnel, warehouse, production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Support resolution of invoice, pricing, receiving, and three-way match discrepancies.
• Initiate and follow up on Return Material Authorization requests to support timely credits or replacement shipments.
• Maintain accurate supplier contact information, lead times, part details, and purchasing records in the ERP system.
• Provide timely order status updates and elevate complex supplier issues to the Purchasing Manager when needed.
• Follow company purchasing policies, standard operating procedures, and workplace safety guidelines.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, Communications, Logistics, or a related field is an asset.
• 0-1 year of administrative, customer service, coordination, logistics, or entry-level purchasing experience; internship or co-op experience is welcome.
• Professional and confident communication skills, including phone, email, and in-person coordination.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when entering and maintaining data.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Navision, SAP, NetSuite, or a willingness to learn.
• Ability to organize priorities, follow up consistently, and work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable following up with suppliers while communicating clearly with internal teams and external partners.
• Enjoys solving routine issues, keeping information accurate, and helping ensure materials arrive when needed.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in procurement, supplier coordination, and inventory support.
• Training in ERP systems, purchasing workflows, business communication, and supplier follow-up practices.
• Opportunities to build a foundation for future growth into more advanced buyer or supply chain roles.

We Offer:

• A collaborative and rewarding work environment
• A generous vacation program - starting at 2 weeks in your first year, increasing to 3 weeks in your second year, and growing to up to 6 weeks after 7 years of service
• Comprehensive Extended Health coverage
• Group RRSP program with company matching
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Option to bank overtime for additional vacation time
• A culture that prioritizes safety, innovation, learning, and teamwork