Mirage Screen Systems is seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement operations and supply chain management starting January 4, 2027. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Purchasing Manager will be directly responsible for managing purchase order workflows, inventory receipts, defective material processes, multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs), new product onboarding, and overall inventory control.
What this role brings to you:
- Employee Profit Sharing Program
- Extended Health Benefits
- RRSP matching
- Opportunity for career advancements
- A growing, youthful, fun company with a culture of teamwork
The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, analytical expertise, and hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. You excel at building vendor partnerships, optimizing inventory turnover, managing product lifecycles, and driving operational efficiency within an ERP system. As part of our collaborative team environment, you are also willing to assist with answering office phones as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Core Procurement & Purchase Orders
- Purchase Order Management: Generate, issue, and manage purchase orders based on stock forecasting and production demand, tracking order status to ensure on-time delivery.
- Vendor & Contract Management: Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiating pricing, terms, and service agreements.
- Risk Mitigation: Monitor lead times and supply chain trends to prevent stockouts and maintain production uptime.
Inventory Control & Receipt of Goods
- Receipt of Inventory: Oversee the accurate receipt and processing of incoming materials into the ERP inventory system.
- Inventory Control & Forecasting: Monitor stock levels, establish safety stock thresholds, analyze raw material consumption, and conduct regular cycle counts and formal inventory audits.
Bills of Materials (BOM), New Products & Defective Materials
- Bill of Materials (BOM) Management: Maintain, structure, and audit multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure accuracy in component sourcing, assembly structures, and product costing.
- New Product Entry: Lead the end-to-end entry and setup of new products in the ERP system, establishing item masters, vendor item codes, Unit of Measure (UOM) rules, and pricing parameters.
- Defective Material Management: Manage the return-to-vendor (RTV) process for non-conforming or defective materials, coordinating replacement shipments, credit memos, and root-cause supplier investigations.
General Office & Team Support
- Phone & Customer Support: Assist in answering inbound office phone calls and supporting general customer service inquiries as needed in our hands-on office environment.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Production, Customer Service, and Operations to ensure materials and ERP data align with manufacturing needs.
- Administrative duties as required may include answering phones, ordering supplies and other tasks as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Start Date Availability: Able to commence full-time employment on January 4, 2027.
- Experience: 1+ years of progressive purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing or assembly environment.
- Education & Credentials: Post-secondary diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Operations is an asset, though equivalent hands-on experience in a purchasing role is fully accepted in lieu of formal credentials.
- BOM & ERP Skills: Strong expertise in managing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and using modern ERP software (experience with Odoo ERP is a strong asset; experience with SAP, NetSuite, or similar systems is also valued).
- Logistics & Freight: Understanding of freight logistics, customs classifications (HS codes), or international shipping parameters is an asset, but is not required.
- Communication & Versatility: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a pleasant, professional phone manner and a team-first attitude.
Please note that we are at our current location, 5455 180th St, Surrey but we will be moving to a new facility in Campbell Heights the beginning of February 2027 and the successful candidate must be able to work from the office full time, remote work will not be available.
Only persons who are legally allowed to work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, do not apply as we will not consider your job application.
