Stock Room Purchaser

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM

West Coast Reduction Ltd.

- Nothing Left Behind*. At West Coast Reduction, nothing is important to us. Because when there’s nothing left – that is when we’ve done our job. We collect food waste and by-products from food producers like farms, restaurants, bakeries and supermarkets, transforming them into ingredients used in animal feed, renewable energy and thousands of other products we use every day. Our efforts contribute to a sustainable local food supply and help us all live in cleaner and healthier communities.

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This position is full-time and is 100% in-office.

Based at our Vancouver plant, The
Stock Room - Purchaser is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of inventory systems at the Plant through processing purchase requisitions and reviewing the inventory data on a regular basis. Other responsibilities of the role include managing relationships between the company and customers in a professional manner, and replenishing inventory as needed.

• Build a stable career with a reputable, family-owned company of more than 450 employees
• Continuous training and development available
• Full compensation package provided to full-time employees (including extended health benefits)
• Generous RRSP matching for employee contributions after 1 year
• Source goods & services and create purchase orders for inventory replenishment and direct requisitions in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Review and maintain the accuracy of inventory systems by verifying quantities and checking for shortages and/or overstock
• Ensure that all relevant inventory and associated data is accurate, utilizing a computerized system
• Report any critical shortages to the Purchasing Agent in a timely manner
• Manage activities between vendors and end users, ensuring a high quality experience
• Issue items from the storeroom and help maintain storeroom in an orderly manner
• Work with end users to understand their needs & define specifications
• Work overtime as instructed to ensure minimal downtime of facilities
• Adhere to the company Code of Conduct and all West Coast Reduction Ltd. policies
• Foster a positive team and company culture by ensuring treatment of others is respectful and aligned with company values
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor

• Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with a clean abstract
• 2-3 years of purchasing and/or inventory management experience, or willingness to learn an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience with ERP systems is an asset
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, with excellent communication skills
• Ability to read or interpret diagrams, schematic drawings and manuals to determine work procedures
• Ability to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment up to 50 lbs without assistance and occasionally greater with assistance
• Perform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing and reaching overhead above the shoulders daily
• Adaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, cold weather, odours and exposure to animal by-products

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.