Purchaser

Activate Games•Winnipeg, MB

23h•CA$65,000 - CA$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Activate is redefining how the world plays across Canada, US, and beyond into the global market. We’re a technology company that fuses a game, a workout, and a party into one unforgettable experience. We believe play should move people - physically and socially. Behind every room, you’ll need your reflexes, wits, and a team to beat the challenges - it’s easy to start, hard to beat. Activate is experiencing significant expansion and are looking to grow our team with the addition of a Purchaser. This is a full-time, permanent position. We are looking for this role to join our team on-site at our Winnipeg corporate office.

Requirements

3-5 years of direct purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Strong Excel skills, including cost analysis, price comparisons
Hands-on experience with an ERP/MRP purchasing module (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Epicor)
Demonstrated negotiation skills and comfort discussing price, terms, and lead times with suppliers
Working knowledge of purchase terms, procurement policy, and basic contract principles
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing demands under deadline pressure
Excellent communication abilities with an ability to build positive working relationships
Experience using AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to support procurement analysis, correspondence, and reporting, with sound judgment in reviewing and validating outputs

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary diploma or degree in business, supply chain, or a related field preferred
SCMP, CSCP, or CPIM designation (or working toward one) considered an asset

Responsibilities

Review ERP/MRP purchase suggestions, generate, and submit purchase orders
Facilitate purchasing and ad hoc requests across various departments, including pricing and lead time questions
Communicate supplier shipping and pricing updates to various stakeholders
Update and maintain ERP purchasing modules with supplier and pricing information
Produce relevant reports as required
Solicit quotes and negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery commitments with suppliers
Administer purchase terms, blanket and standing orders, and ensure compliance with procurement policy
Resolve receiving discrepancies, returns, credits, and invoice/purchase order mismatches with suppliers and Accounts Payable
Leverage AI tools to streamline purchasing workflows — drafting supplier correspondence, summarizing and comparing quotes, and analyzing spend and price trends
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and efficiency
Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers; support make-vs-buy and alternate-source decisions
Expedite open purchase orders and resolve late deliveries, shortages, and supply constraints
Conduct vendor assessments and monitor and report supplier performance on cost, quality, and on-time delivery; lead corrective-action follow-up
Deliver measurable cost savings and cost-avoidance against annual targets
Work with production and planning to forecast material requirements and prevent line-down events
Maintain inventory parameters — reorder points, min/max levels, and safety stock — and manage excess and obsolete inventory