Strategic Buyer

Chemtrade•North Vancouver, BC

8h•CA$90,000 - CA$115,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

5-10 years of experience in heavy, high-volume process and manufacturing combined.
Ability to work with highly technical personnel and in a unique manufacturing environment, 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)
Experience with ERP systems (i.e., SAP) required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks
Ability to work independently and make decisions autonomously while also collaborating effectively within a team environment
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and software and demonstrate a basic understanding of change management principles
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
Solves immediate problems; collects and organizes data and information to make decisions; creates plans to address immediate issues; makes good decisions in a timely fashion; considers the needs of working team and sensitive to diversity of differences

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Transportation, Business or equivalent related field
Basic Knowledge of process equipment is preferred (e.g., pumps, motors, piping, valves, gaskets, and other materials of construction and terminology).

Responsibilities

Create, review, issue, and manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) from request through delivery, receipt, and closeout.
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.
Buy technical and non-technical goods and services, including MRO parts, equipment, raw materials, contractors, and plant services.
Compare vendors, obtain quotes, negotiate pricing and terms, resolve supplier issues, and support preferred-supplier compliance.
Track orders, follow up with suppliers, and ensure critical materials arrive in time for production, maintenance, shutdowns, or turnaround schedules.
Work with stores, shipping/receiving, maintenance, and operations to manage stock levels, identify shortages, and support cycle counts or inventory reporting.
Resolve invoice discrepancies, confirm receipts, and coordinate with finance/AP to ensure timely payment.
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.
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.
Use ERP systems such as SAP to manage purchasing activity, track orders, run reports, and maintain accurate procurement records.