Purchaser

Vidir Solutions, Inc.; Arborg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity top-up 95%

Mental health coverage

Event tickets

Summer camp support

Family-friendly events

Flexible work options

Job summary

Vidir Solutions Inc. is hiring a Purchaser at our Arborg, Manitoba facility to keep production moving by sourcing materials and processing purchase orders.

You will maintain supplier relationships and ensure accurate purchasing information, supporting quality and cost-effectiveness across operations. The role is ideal for detail-oriented, responsive candidates who can negotiate, organize, and communicate effectively within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years purchasing experience required; experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Completion of, or enrollment in, Supply Chain Management Association training would be considered an asset.
• Experience working with ERP systems or supply management software.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase order requisitions and requests, including creating and releasing purchase orders.
• Follow up on purchase order lines to keep order status, delivery timelines, and purchased item information current.
• Research and negotiate cost-effective sources for material requirements.
• Maintain accurate database information related to items, costs, vendors, and purchased materials.
• Respond to order status requests, confirmations, and order amendments in a timely and professional manner.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, team members, and internal leaders.
• Support continuous improvement by helping streamline work processes, reduce turnaround times, and improve operational quality.
• Demonstrate accountability under Vidir’s Risk Management System and Continuous Improvement Programs by leading by example.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Education

Business Administration degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Vidir Solutions Inc., Elevating Careers and Community

"We rise by lifting others" – Robert Ingersol

Working at Vidir is about more than just being an employee; we work hard and we genuinely care about others while we do it. We encourage continuous growth, diversity, and lifting others up. We live by the Code of Vidir HEROICS, our shared set of values and the way they shape our decisions and actions to turn every day into an epic opportunity to elevate to the next level. At Vidir, you’re part of the family and this is our family culture.

What makes a Vidir Hero? Someone who sets and achieves goals, sees creative solutions, keeps others safe, and uses their powers to elevate others. Our team at Vidir is made up of individuals who help others do what they do best. Whether that’s creating a perfect precision weld or designing the next dynamic solution in automated material handling, our team members know that what they are doing every day is helping someone else be successful as well. With world class automation products in every industry and in over 45 countries across the globe, Vidir offers you a chance to be innovative and to set and achieve high standards in your career as you advance at one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Business Employers. As one of Manitoba’s Top Employers a career at Vidir will help you find meaning in Mondays!

Our mission is to “Make the world’s products safely accessible”. We are looking for caring, curious, creative individuals, who are continuously growing to join our team of Vidir Hero’s.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Become a Vidir Hero at our Arborg, MANITOBA facility. Level up your career as a:

Purchaser

As our Purchaser, you will help keep production moving by sourcing materials, processing purchase orders, maintaining accurate purchasing information, and building strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams. This role is a great fit for someone who is detail-oriented, responsive, and motivated to find practical solutions that support quality, cost-effectiveness, and operational success.

Responsibilities

“The World needs more of who you were made to be.” – Joanna Gaines

• Process purchase order requisitions and requests, including creating and releasing purchase orders.
• Follow up on purchase order lines to keep order status, delivery timelines, and purchased item information current.
• Research and negotiate cost-effective sources for material requirements.
• Maintain accurate database information related to items, costs, vendors, and purchased materials.
• Respond to order status requests, confirmations, and order amendments in a timely and professional manner.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, team members, and internal leaders.
• Support continuous improvement by helping streamline work processes, reduce turnaround times, and improve operational quality.
• Demonstrate accountability under Vidir’s Risk Management System and Continuous Improvement Programs by leading by example.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will bring a strong attention to detail, clear communication skills, and a customer-focused approach to supporting purchasing and supply chain needs.

• Degree or Diploma in Business Administration or a related field is preferred.
• 1–2 years of purchasing experience required; experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Completion of, or enrollment in, Supply Chain Management Association training would be considered an asset.
• Experience working with ERP systems or supply management software.
• Strong communication, negotiation, computer, and organizational skills.
• A high level of accuracy with strong attention to detail.
• Able to manage changing priorities, frequent interruptions, and time-sensitive requests while staying organized and calm.
• Collaborative and approachable, with the ability to build trust and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership, follows through on commitments, and looks for ways to improve processes.

Vidir Solutions Inc. is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with The Accessibility for Manitobans Act and the Manitoba Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

Love Where you work – Live where you love:

You lift others every day—now it’s time to take your own growth to the next level! At Vidir, we truly care about your family and well-being. We encourage open conversations about work/life balance and offer flexible options to support you.

We regularly review our salary and benefits to ensure we all rise together. Our benefits include a 95% maternity leave top-up for up to seventeen weeks and up to $1,000 annually for mental health practitioner coverage.

We also offer exciting perks like free tickets to sporting events, financial support for your child’s summer camp, and fun, family-friendly events at venues like aquatic centers, theatres, and recreational facilities—because we believe recognition and celebration are part of a great workplace. Our locations offer a unique opportunity to enjoy more time in nature and less time dealing with traffic and city stress. Curious about where we’re located? Just ask! It’s time to rise together and help manufacture a brighter future with us!

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.