Purchasing Administrator

Northside Industries, an industry leader in the manufacturing and assembly of a variety of steel and aluminum fabrications for the Oil and Gas, Forestry, Heavy Duty Truck, and Mining sectors, is looking for multiple permanent Manufacturing Production Workers to join our team in West Kelowna, BC. Northside Industries has been serving their customers a wide variety of products for over 50 years, providing only the highest level of workmanship and service to exceed customers’ expectations.

Northside Industries is the winner of the 2022 Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year and the 2022 Westside Board of Trade Large Business of the Year, which means we have been recognized by our business peers as a leader in the business community, and a preferred employer in the industry.

We are seeking a Purchasing Administrator to join our team in West Kelowna. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective procurement of materials, consumables, and services required to support production.

The position will own purchasing execution, supplier relationships, ERP data accuracy, and cost optimization initiatives, ensuring materials are available on time and aligned with production requirements.

This role is ideal for someone who understands manufacturing purchasing and supply chain coordination, but is equally motivated to improve processes, strengthen supplier partnerships, and drive operational efficiency.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage purchasing of materials, consumables, and outsourced services
• Lead supplier communication to ensure on-time delivery and performance
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements to support cost savings
• Generate and manage purchase orders within the ERP system
• Ensure accuracy of ERP data including pricing, lead times, and inventory levels
• Track and follow up on purchase orders to meet production timelines
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and inventory teams on requirements
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality issues
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and improve purchasing workflows

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of purchasing, supply chain, or related experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment considered an asset
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience using ERP systems (preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with internal teams
• Self-starter who can improve processes, build supplier relationships, and support operational efficiency

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in supporting and improving operations within a growing manufacturing company
• A collaborative environment working closely with leadership across production, engineering, and supply chain
  
• Stable, long-standing company with a strong reputation in manufacturing
• Competitive compensation and benefits package