Purchasing Administrator, West Kelowna

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 a leading employer 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.

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

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