Purchasing Manager (on-site)

Workforce Temporary and Permanent Staffing Solutions; Surrey; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solution provider is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement processes in Surrey, BC. The role involves managing inventory, liaising with vendors, and ensuring material utilization efficiency. Applicants should have a background in industrial manufacturing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a small team effectively.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

3 weeks vacation from start of employment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar purchasing role.
• Background in purchasing for an industrial manufacturing company.
• Knowledge and experience dealing with structural steel materials.

Responsibilities

• Track inventory and supply for production efficiency.
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments.
• Oversee direct report for administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Inventory Tracking

Education

Degree or certification in Purchasing and Logistics

Tools

Computer skills for completing purchase orders

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to come join our team to work onsite at the facility in the Surrey, BC area.

The ideal person will have a background in industrial manufacturing and production, purchasing products such as structural steel and various other related materials. You will thrive being outside in the elements looking at the materials, understanding the materials you’re buying and making sure everything is getting utilized properly to help with business and production efficiency. You will also be responsible for tracking the company's inventory and supply.

You will be communicating with a lot of outside vendors, but also various departments within the company, so excellent communication skills and relationship building will be important to your success

You will have one direct report to help with tracking purchases and other administrative tasks.

Schedule is Mon-Fri/general business hours.

Compensation is base plus profit share with earning potential ranging from $120K - $140K annual. This will be based on your experience and expertise and the profit share is discretionary and based on company performance as well as other KPI’s and metrics.

Excellent benefits and 3 weeks vacation from the start of your employment.

Required Qualifications :

-Degree or certification in Purchasing and Logistics an asset

-Minimum 5 years experience in a similar purchasing role

-Background in purchasing for an industrial manufacturing company

-Must have knowledge and experience dealing with steel grades

-Must have knowledge and understanding of structural steel materials

-Computer skills for completing purchase orders, reports and inventory tracking