Purchasing Manager

Sterling Fleet Outfitters; Surrey; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle outfitting company located in Surrey, Canada, is seeking a motivated Purchaser to join their Operations team. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in purchasing and team leadership, with strong organizational skills and a positive attitude. Key responsibilities include managing vendor performance, inventory management, and leading the purchasing team to meet objectives. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style.

Benefits

Competitive pay + bonus/profit sharing

Excellent medical benefits

Strong team culture

Qualifications

• 7+ years in leading a team.
• 7+ years’ experience in a purchasing related role.
• Understanding of export/import operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist the purchasing team ensuring daily objectives are met.
• Manage Vendor Performance.
• Oversee development and management of Freight vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Purchasing

Vendor management

Inventory management

Customer service

Excel

Organizational skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Sterling Fleet Outfitters exists to help companies Get More Done. Who does not want to embody that statement? Time is a finite resource. Not making the most of every minute is not in our DNA, and we don’t believe it’s in our customers’ either. The question to ask now is: What is your “More”? Is it more billable hours on a job? More time at home with your family? Whatever it means to you, we help you and our customers accomplish it.

Sterling is where electricians, plumbers, telecom contractors, and HVAC technicians come for van and truck equipment that boosts their productivity. Some have a single vehicle, while others operate large fleets — but whether big or small, they all rely on the innovative thinking and quality workmanship we provide.

Since our launch in 2002, we’ve expanded to become Western Canada’s premier commercial vehicle outfitter and are recognized throughout North America. We owe much of our 23 years of success to the efforts of our smart, efficient, and hardworking team members. We are now looking for a motivated, detail‑oriented Purchaser to contribute to a strong Operations team.

Key Benefits of working at Sterling

• Strong team culture, motivation to grow, no egos and a willingness to learn
• Competitive pay + bonus/profit sharing eligibility after probationary period
• Excellent medical benefits
• Ideally situated on the Langley/Surrey area of BC’s Fraser Valley

Who You Are

You are organized, positive, and hard‑working. You enjoy analyzing information, communicating with suppliers, and keeping purchasing processes efficient and accurate. You’re a quick learner who can remember part numbers easily and troubleshoot issues as they arise.

You align with our values below:

• Professional: We lead the industry with our expertise and capabilities. We are interested and enthusiastic about our client’s success
• Innovative: We look at the problem from a different angle. Nobody can solve challenges like us.
• Honesty: We tell the truth. If we make a mistake, we make it right. Do what we say we are going to do
• Winners: We work as a team, we solve challenges, we find a way to win.
• Happiness: We are respectful & we smile and show enthusiasm

What you will do:

• Lead & assist the purchasing team (1 report) ensuring daily objectives and priorities are met
• Lead the annual cycle count plan
• Inventory management (aging, valuation, substitutions, adjustments, new launches/drops, RMAs, etc)
• Manage Vendor Performance
• Expand Vendor network
• Lead continuous improvement within your team
• Oversee development and management of Freight vendors.
• Assist in the development, training, and adherence of the department policies & standards

Your Experience:

• 7+ years in leading a team
• 7+ years’ experience in purchasing related role
• Understanding of export / import operations
• Experience with the set up and execution of inventory cycle counts
• Experience with developing vendor relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, logistics companies, cross border LTL freight, freight claims management
• Strong Understanding & Experience of Customs & CUSMA requirements
• Experienced Excel user and ERP system or detailed and software navigation and data entry experience preferred
• Happy, Positive attitude of customer service and a desire to help
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational planning skills; team player with collaborative working style
• Automotive/Mechanical background considered an asset
• Proven record of tracking and improving results in quality and cost reduction
• First Aid Training certificates considered an asset
• Successful candidate must complete a criminal background check

Want to learn more about sterling? Check out our careers page: https://sterlingfleetoutfitter...

Hours of Work: 7 am - 3:30 pm

Work Remotely: No