Operational Procurement Category Specialist

Natural Factors; Coquitlam; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Health & personal spending accounts

Wellness days

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employee discount pricing

Employee appreciation events & rewards

Free onsite parking

Exclusive vendor discounts

Costco membership

Job summary

Natural Factors in Canada is seeking an Operational Procurement Category Specialist to ensure supply continuity for production materials, including raw materials, bulk products, and subcontract manufacturing. You will manage purchase orders, perform MRP analysis, expediting critical orders, and drive supplier performance.

The role is a permanent full-time position with a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or business/operations management.
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems, BOM/WIP processes, and lean principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and ERP systems (SYSPRO preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform MRP analysis and manage purchase orders to ensure material availability.
• Collaborate with vendors to meet production schedules and improve service levels.
• Expedite critical orders and source alternatives for supply-risk items.
• Conduct quarterly supplier reviews and implement strategies to mitigate supply risks.
• Optimize inventory levels by maintaining buying parameters and supporting process improvements.

Skills

MRP analysis

Purchasing

Vendor management

Inventory optimization

Supplier performance

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or business/operations management

Tools

SYSPRO

Job description

We are seeking an Operational Procurement Category Specialist to ensure the continuity of supply for all production materials, including raw materials, bulk products, and subcontract manufacturing. Responsibilities include managing purchase orders, performing MRP analysis, expediting critical orders, optimizing inventory, and driving supplier performance.

Contract & Hours

Permanent Full-Time (40 hours)

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (flexible); Hybrid

In this role, you will:

• Perform MRP analysis and manage purchase orders to ensure material availability.
• Collaborate with vendors to meet production schedules and improve service levels.
• Expedite critical orders and source alternatives for supply-risk items.
• Conduct quarterly supplier reviews and implement strategies to mitigate supply risks.
• Optimize inventory levels by maintaining buying parameters and supporting process improvements.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or business/operations management.
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems, BOM/WIP processes, and lean principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel expertise) and ERP systems (SYSPRO preferred).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills; CPIM/CSCP certification is an asset.

You get:

• Great benefits (healthcare, health & personal spending accounts, wellness days, Employee & Family Assistance Program)
• $300.00 per year to spend on company products
• Employee discount pricing
• Employee appreciation events & rewards
• Free onsite parking
• Exclusive discounts with various vendors
• Costco membership

Why us?

• We’re much bigger than you think, 30+ natural health brands loved across North America
• Proudly Canadian owned & operated and a Certified B Corp company

Learn more about us here: https://ca.naturalfactors.com/pages/our-nature