Purchasing Specialist
Location: Langley, BC
Salary: $65,000 -$75,000 CAD+ Bonus + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Disability, Life, 401(k) + match, Holidays, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM -- 5:00 PM (flexible)
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available
Purchasing Specialist Description
Our client is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join their team in Langley, British Columbia. In this role, you'll manage inventory, purchasing, and logistics to ensure efficiency and on-time delivery.
The ideal candidate has at least three years of experience in purchasing and logistics, preferably within the manufacturing or industrial sector. Strong communication, multitasking, and organizational skills are essential. Joining a small, close-knit team of three, you'll enjoy professional growth, autonomy, and work-life balance in a collaborative, family-oriented environment where your voice matters. If you thrive in a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Purchasing Specialist Responsibilities
• Oversee and execute the purchasing of materials
• Research and determine safety stock levels
• Contact and manage relationships with suppliers
• Issue purchase orders
• Run vendor management reports
• Maintain the company pricing structure and update as needed
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers
• Develop metrics for monitoring purchasing and supplier performance
• Collaborate with management on plan and inventory forecasting
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics
• Work closely with suppliers and carriers to optimize freight strategies
• Ensure compliance with shipping regulations and company policies
Purchasing Specialist Qualifications
• 3+ years of purchasing/buyer experience required
• Industrial or manufacturing experience required
• Experience negotiating vendor pricing and managing contracts required
• Logistics knowledge/exposure required
• Must be hyper-organized and detail-oriented
