Strategic Buyer

Job Description

Position:
Strategic Buyer

Primary

Location:

North Vancouver, BC, Canada (ON-SITE)

Reports To:

Sr. Manager-Capital & Indirect Procurement

Compensation: CAD 90, Base Salary + bonus potential + benefits package

Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. A more specific salary range for your preferred location can be discussed during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, benefits, pension contributions or additional incentives.

At Chemtrade, we deliver innovative solutions focusing on safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. We value and respect all our employees, recognizing that our diverse and talented workforce is the heart of our success. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create fulfilling work experiences for all.

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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Buying and procurement support 100%
  • Purchase requisitions and purchase orders:
    Create, review, issue, and manage PRs/POs from request through delivery, receipt, and closeout.
  • Buying Channel Selection:
    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.
  • Plant materials and services sourcing:
    Buy technical and non-technical goods and services, including MRO parts, equipment, raw materials, contractors, and plant services.
  • Supplier management:
    Compare vendors, obtain quotes, negotiate pricing and terms, resolve supplier issues, and support preferred-supplier compliance.
  • Expediting and delivery coordination:
    Track orders, follow up with suppliers, and ensure critical materials arrive in time for production, maintenance, shutdowns, or turnaround schedules.
  • Inventory support:
    Work with stores, shipping/receiving, maintenance, and operations to manage stock levels, identify shortages, and support cycle counts or inventory reporting.
  • Invoice and PO reconciliation:
    Resolve invoice discrepancies, confirm receipts, and coordinate with finance/AP to ensure timely payment.
  • Compliance with procurement policies:
    Work with relevant stakeholders to facilitate compliance with company procedures, approval limits, contract requirements, safety standards, and budget expectations.
  • Cross-functional coordination:
    Work closely with maintenance, operations, engineering, stores, corporate procurement, finance, and vendors.
  • Problem solving:
    Troubleshoot procurement delays, backorders, substitutions, quality concerns, and urgent plant needs.
  • Turnaround/shutdown support:
    Plan and expedite materials and services for major maintenance events, where timing, accuracy, and communication are especially critical.
  • Cost and value improvement:
    Identify savings opportunities, consolidate spend, improve supplier performance, and support standardization.
  • Reporting and systems use:
    Use ERP systems such as SAP to manage purchasing activity, track orders, run reports, and maintain accurate procurement records.

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Transportation, Business or equivalent related field - Preferred
• 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 Requisition s with Corporate Strategies and Initiatives.
• Excellent…