Purchasing Agent - Temporary

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Date: Jan 16, 2026

Location: Russell, MB, CA, R0J 1W2

City : Harrowby State : Manitoba (CA-MB)
Country : Canada (CA)
Requisition Number : 43371

A Day in the Life:

The Purchasing Agent will act as the single point of contact towards the internal customer for procurement related questions and manage local purchasing requests for indirect (non-bill of material) products and services in collaboration with the sourcing and category management organization and guarantee efficient contact implementation/acceptance on site.

The role can be based onsite either at Harrowby, MB or Oakville, ON.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage local purchase requisitions for indirect (non-bill of material) products and services according to defined strategies and frameworks
• Verify purchase request quality and correct buying channel, align with end users on missing specifications
• Execute local purchase requisitions
• Identify and advise customer on possible modification from original requests (e.g. more cost effective alternatives exists)
• Screen potential suppliers through basic Request For Information/Proposal process
• Select a supplier according to the defined strategy in the category
• Process requisition via purchase order or purchasing card
• Be aware of purchase request processing guidelines for all categories to allow for flexible work allocation
• Collaborate with local planning function(s) on production schedules and MRP min/max levels
• Ensure local purchase requisition approvals are defined and followed
• Manage the Procurement function at multiple sites
• Ensure the use of the procurement procedures by internal customers at the site
• If necessary, inform internal customers about required changes and/or preferred alternative buying channels
• Act as a coordinator between the local stakeholders and the procurement organization
• Source and negotiate pricing for all maintenance supplies and services not covered by strategic sourcing agreements
• Ensure all purchased materials and services are delivered on time to support a 24/7 plant operation
• Coordinate contract implementation tasks with purchasing managers and stakeholders
• Coordinate and participate in the execution of the implementation plan
• Ensure purchases comply with defined preferred supplier program and are in line with defined channel strategy
• Upon request by the Center of Expertise or Sourcing Manager during the sourcing process:
• Provide input on local spend situation and category practices Provide insights on local supplier market
• Engage local stakeholders to identify any local requirements (legal, QA/regulatory, customer, specifications, etc.)
• Ensure purchasing involvement in 85+% of all local non-commodity, non-logistic spend
• Perform additional job responsibilities as directed by Purchasing Manager

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, in relevant discipline; high school diploma required
• Minimum of two years relevant purchasing experience required
• Strong analytical thinking (understand complex subjects, decompose into comparable components, structured evaluation and documentation)
• Thorough understanding of defined procurement P2P processes
• Local supplier market awareness (for assigned commodities) and product/service portfolio insights
• Basic sourcing (methodology) understanding including total Cost Ownership, Risk Management and Savings/Benefit monitoring
• Familiar with the letter and spirit of the laws applicable to purchasing and supply management
• Proficiency in SAP considered an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision

Bunge is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a diverse culture. If you require accommodations due to a disability or other protected characteristic during the recruitment process, please contact us by sending an email to

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