Purchaser

Coulson-Aviation; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulson Aviation in Port Alberni is seeking a Purchaser to join our Purchasing team onsite. This full-time role builds a rewarding long-term career close to home while supporting our global wildfire response operations.

You will lead procurement activities, maintain purchasing records in Corridor ERP, coordinate with vendors and internal teams, and help improve purchasing processes. A High School Diploma and 2–3 years of buying experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 2-3 years of purchasing experience.
• Aviation industry experience is preferred.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt to change.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement projects while ensuring compliance with established Supply Chain processes and reporting.
• Provide procurement support and identify opportunities for improvement in purchasing.
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, customers, and transport providers; work with Supply Chain teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Communicate shipment tracking information to departments and external locations.
• Maintain purchasing requirements in the Corridor ERP system.
• Support Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events, including rotation-based phone coverage.
• Investigate and resolve purchasing issues with the Purchasing Manager.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure a steady information flow across the supply chain.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Coulson Aviation, we're proud to provide skilled employment opportunities in Port Alberni while supporting wildfire response operations around the world. From our headquarters on Vancouver Island, our team helps keep communities safe through industry-leading aerial firefighting operations across Canada, the United States, Australia, and Chile.

As our company continues to grow, we are looking for a Purchaser to join our Purchasing team in Port Alberni. This full-time onsite position offers the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career close to home while working as part of a collaborative local team at one of the Alberni Valley's largest and fastest-growing employers.

WHY JOIN COULSON AVIATION?

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Matching pension plan to support your future.
• A fast-paced, rewarding environment where your work truly matters.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead procurement projects while ensuring compliance with established Supply Chain processes, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Provide procurement support and identify opportunities for improvement in the purchasing processes across the company.
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, customers, raw material suppliers, transportation service providers, and work closely with Supply Chain teams to ensure that all products and materials are being delivered as planned and on time.
• Support all purchasing activities by communicating inbound and outbound shipment tracking information to various departments and external locations.
• Ensure all purchasing requirements are accurately maintained in our ERP system (Corridor).
• Support Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events, including rotation based AOG phone coverage.
• Investigate and resolve purchasing issues in collaboration with the Purchasing Manager.
• Work with various departments to ensure steady flow of information throughout our supply chain.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• High School Diploma (required).
• 2-3 years of purchasing experience.
• Any aviation industry experience (preferred).
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt to change.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

We are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any element of the job application process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.