OVERVIEW

We are excited to be seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our team at +osb! Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, this role is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of raw materials, MRO supplies, services, and externally manufactured products. You’ll work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and logistics partners to keep operations running smoothly and support +osb’s success.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems (experience with TRAILD or similar systems is an asset).
• SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) designation or enrollment in a relevant program.
• CITT or CIFFA certification for candidates with freight or customs involvement.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier negotiation, and cost analysis.
• Familiarity with CBSA regulations, import logistics, and freight coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable coordinating with vendors and external service providers.
• Ability to work independently, and follow established procedures.
• Ability to communicate with various departments.

• Source and purchase raw materials.
• Buy and sell inventory, MRO supplies, services, and injection-molded products to meet production and operational needs.
• Place purchase orders and follow through to delivery and approval for payment.
• Provide procurement support to all internal departments as needed.
• Utilize MRP systems to plan and manage inventory based on forecasts, historical usage, lead times, and supplier performance.
• Maintain inventory data including part numbers, reorder points (PAN), economic batch quantities (EBQ), lead times, and supplier assignments.
• Issue, manage, and track all purchase orders generated.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely deliveries.
• Approve and reconcile related invoices using the TRAILD system, coordinating with accounting.
• Request and evaluate quotes from global suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Maintain accurate supplier pricing in the cross-reference system.
• Identify and coordinate the most cost effective inbound freight methods (e.g., ocean, air, truck, rail).
• Act as the main contact for all freight related matters.
• Work with customs brokers to manage import shipments and maintain CBSA/CARM compliance.
• Organize regular pickups and documentation for production and miscellaneous scrap materials.
• Respond to pricing requests from the sales and customer service teams.
• Ensure timely and accurate information is provided to support business operations.