Purchaser

Tenaquip NIS Limited.; Canada; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Kraft Paper in The Pas is seeking a Purchaser to manage a purchasing portfolio including stock materials, service contracts, and major equipment for mill operations. Reporting to the Purchasing & Stores Team Lead, the Purchaser will handle receiving, warehousing, issuing and analysis of inventory for stores stock related materials required in operation.

The role involves supplier sourcing, competitive bidding, negotiations, contract preparation and management, and monitoring supply

Qualifications

• SCMP designation asset or motivation to attain the designation through continued professional development.
• 3 years previous experience in a purchasing role at a junior or intermediate level.
• Completion of a Post-Secondary Business Program asset or equivalent experience.
• Ability to handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner.
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written; organizational and time management strengths.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock materials, service contracts, major equipment acquisitions and replacement parts for mill operations.
• Sourcing suppliers, conducting competitive bidding, negotiations and contract management; analyze supply performance.

Skills

SCMP designation

Purchasing experience

Confidential information handling

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Decision making

Project management

Leadership

Education

Post-Secondary Business Program

Job description

Canadian Kraft Paper offers competitive wages and a group benefits package that helps takes care of you and your family, including health, dental, life and AD&D insurance. Providing a company sponsored pension plan, is another way that we help provide a future for our employees.Canadian Kraft Paper understands that what defines a person is more than just their career; that’s why we support a work/life balance, so that you can live the life that makes you……YOU! Our work environment promotes diversity, embraces change, and encourages continuous growth and development for every team member. We offer a workplace where everyone plays an essential role in the success of our Company and where individual efforts are acknowledged. Our structure and culture encourage innovation, growth and change in an open environment, and we believe in and practice environmental sustainability. If you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment, we want you to be a part of our Team!

Purchaser

The Pas

Closes: 2026-09-30

Overview

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Purchasing & Stores Team Lead, the Purchaser will be assigned a purchasing portfolio that may include stock materials, service contracts, major equipment acquisitions and replacement parts for mill operations.The Purchaser is responsible for the receiving, warehousing, issuing and analysis of inventory for stores stock related materials required in the operation. This position entails all aspects of supplier sourcing, competitive bidding, negotiations, contract preparation, contract management and supply performance.

Qualifications

• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation or equivalent would be considered an asset, or motivation to attain the designation through continued professional development
• 3 years previous experience in a purchasing role at a junior or intermediate level, or equivalent business experience would be considered an asset
• Completion of a Post-Secondary Business Program would be considered an asset
• The ability to handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner
• A self-starter with excellent organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
• The ability to meet tight deadlines while producing quality and consistent work
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written
• Resourceful with sound analytical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and business acumen
• Ability to use solid judgement and decision-making skills
• Project management and leadership skills are strongly preferred