Richmond, BC | Full-Time | 3-Month Contract with Strong Potential for Extension or Permanent Employment
Are you an organized, detail-oriented procurement professional who enjoys building supplier relationships, solving problems, and keeping operations running smoothly? We're looking for a Purchasing Coordinator (Buyer) to join a global manufacturing leader in Richmond, BC.
Although this is initially a 3-month contract, our client is looking for someone interested in growing with the company long term. If you're looking for an opportunity to prove yourself and potentially secure a permanent position, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As part of the Procurement team, you'll play a key role in supporting day-to-day purchasing operations by:
- Managing purchase orders from creation through completion.
- Coordinating with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
- Resolving delivery, invoice, quality, and payment issues.
- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Supporting the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process.
- Monitoring procurement KPIs and helping improve operational efficiency.
- Negotiating with suppliers to achieve cost savings where appropriate.
- Maintaining accurate purchasing and inventory data.
- Ensuring purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.
What We're Looking For
- 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, buying, or supply chain experience.
- Experience with the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process is an asset.
- Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Customer-focused with strong communication skills.
- Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Experience using an ERP system is considered an asset.
- Manufacturing or industrial purchasing experience is preferred.
- Fluent in English (written and verbal).
Compensation
- $28.00 per hour
- Full time hours
- Opportunity to transition into a longer-term or permanent role based on business needs and performance.
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Pay: $28.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience creating and managing purchase orders and working through the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process using an ERP system?
- This is a full-time, 3-month contract in Richmond, BC, paying $28.00/hour, with the possibility of a longer-term opportunity. Are you comfortable with these terms and available to start immediately?
Experience:
- purchasing, procurement, or buyer: 1 year (preferred)