Junior Purchaser

Burnout Brands; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Canada is looking for a Junior Purchaser to manage purchasing activities and supplier relationships. The role involves daily purchase order cycles and supporting procurement processes to improve customer value. Ideal candidates will have experience in purchasing and strong analytical skills. Competitive salary of $50,000 to $60,000 per year with benefits including dental care and paid time off.

Benefits

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Bonus Pay

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing roles or related fields.
• Ability to analyze vendor offerings and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchase order cycles and communicate with production teams.
• Engage with suppliers to secure supply and optimize lead times.
• Participate in team projects related to purchasing and product launches.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Junior purchaser position is accountable for performing all purchasing activities necessary to continuously improve the creation and delivery of value to our customers. As a valuable member of the BD Diesel team, this position contributes to the goal of being an innovative and world class manufacturer that serves the North American diesel and gas vehicle industry.

This position reports to the Purchasing Supervisor and takes direction from them.

Manages a Smaller and less critical portfolio. Responsible for our non-inventory production supplies walk.

· Daily Purchase Order Cycle: Reviews Requirements, requisitions, does analysis, creates and issues PO’s, Sends PO's to Suppliers, seeks timely confirmations, updates and expedites PO's as needed and communicates changes with production teams as required Resolves any Receipt issues, facilitates quality issues resulting in NCR's and Warranty RMA's with Supplier

· Sourcing: Generally orders from known and established sources. May do basic sourcing for misc. production supply requests , otherwise does not actively participate in sourcing activities unless directed by Supervisor

· Supplier Management: Works with suppliers to secure supply and reduce lead times, engages in basic negotiations with suppliers, may participate in but does not lead more complex negotiations.

· Projects: is an active team member in but does not lead Purchasing Specific projects, may also participate in other cross functional team projects such as launching new products, innovation and standardization of best practices and carries out activities in the best interest of the organization.

Pay: $50,000 to $60,000/year

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Bonus Pay