North Vancouver, BC, Canada (ON-SITE) Manager-Capital & Indirect Procurement Compensation: CAD 90,000-115,000 Base Salary + bonus potential + benefits package Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, benefits, pension contributions or additional incentives. At Chemtrade, we deliver innovative solutions focusing on safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.

By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create fulfilling work experiences for all. The objective of the Strategic Buyer position is to provide reliable, cost-effective, and timely purchasing support for North Vancouver Chemtrade Site. The role is responsible for securing the goods, materials, equipment, parts, and services required to support safe and efficient plant operations, maintenance activities, inventory management, and customer service requirements.

While this position will be fully aligned with and report through the Corporate Procurement Team, it will be dedicated to supporting the North Vancouver site. The role will work closely with the site leadership and Maintenance stakeholders to ensure local purchasing needs are met, while maintaining accountability to Corporate Procurement standards, strategies, policies, and vendor management practices. The scope of the position includes purchasing technical and non-technical services, parts, components, equipment, and raw materials for a large and unique industrial manufacturing facility.

The role also supports shipping and receiving coordination, shipment expediting, inventory-related activities, and resolution of procurement, shipping, and receiving issues that may affect plant reliability and continuity of operations. Buying and procurement support 100% Purchase requisitions and purchase orders: Create, review, issue, and manage PRs/POs from request through delivery, receipt, and closeout.





Buying Channel Selection: Determine the most appropriate buying channel based on the nature of purchase, including but not limited to catalogs, digital buying and invoicing platforms, ERP purchase order types and other e-procurement pathways.

Plant materials and services sourcing: Buy technical and non-technical goods and services, including MRO parts, equipment, raw materials, contractors, and plant services.

Expediting and delivery coordination: Track orders, follow up with suppliers, and ensure critical materials arrive in time for production, maintenance, shutdowns, or turnaround schedules.

Inventory support: Work with stores, shipping/receiving, maintenance, and operations to manage stock levels, identify shortages, and support cycle counts or inventory reporting.

Invoice and PO reconciliation: Compliance with procurement policies: Work with relevant stakeholders to facilitate compliance with company procedures, approval limits, contract requirements, safety standards, and budget expectations. Work closely with maintenance, operations, engineering, stores, corporate procurement, finance, and vendors. Troubleshoot procurement delays, backorders, substitutions, quality concerns, and urgent plant needs.

Turnaround/shutdown support: Plan and expedite materials and services for major maintenance events, where timing, accuracy, and communication are especially critical. Identify savings opportunities, consolidate spend, improve supplier performance, and support standardization.

Reporting and systems use: Use ERP systems such as SAP to manage purchasing activity, track orders, run reports, and maintain accurate procurement records. Associates or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Transportation,



Business or equivalent related field - Preferred ~Ability to work with highly technical personnel and in a unique manufacturing workplace, balancing the needs of Site Based Requisitions with Corporate Strategies and Initiatives. ~ Excellent proficiency in using computer, office equipment and office software (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint) ~ SAP) required ~ pumps, motors, piping, valves, gaskets, and other materials of construction and terminology). ~ Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and software and demonstrate a basic understanding of change management principles ~ Solves immediate problems; collects and organizes data and information to make decisions; creates plans to address immediate issues; considers the needs of working team and sensitive to diversity of differences Must be physically capable of spending long hours sitting in an office environment Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results At Chemtrade we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces and values the unique qualities, skills, and experiences of every employee. We believe in harnessing the richness of diverse talents, ideas, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to drive our business forward, and see our diversity as one of our greatest strengths.

These employee-driven groups provide platforms for employees to share their perspectives, contribute their ideas, and help shape our inclusive and respectful culture and provide vital platforms for employees to connect, share experiences, and celebrate their unique backgrounds and perspectives. Join us in our journey towards building an inclusive workplace that promotes the personal and professional development of our employees. We are committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their lives and ensuring they can thrive both professionally and personally.

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