Senior Purchaser

Senior Purchaser

Location: Winnipeg MB

Department: Supply Chain / Operations

Reports to: Sr. Operations Manager

Position Summary

The Senior Purchaser is responsible for sourcing negotiating and procuring materials components and services required to support the manufacturing and service operations of ODRA Road Sweepers. This role plays a critical part in ensuring a reliable and cost efficient supply chain while maintaining inventory health supporting production schedules and driving supplier performance across North America.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

• Source and purchase raw materials parts and components required for production and service activities.
• Generate issue and manage purchase orders.
• Continuously evaluate the market for new suppliers alternative materials and cost saving opportunities.
• Identify and vet new sourcing opportunities to ensure supplier reliability quality and value.

Supplier Management & Negotiation

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure on time delivery competitive pricing and consistent quality.
• Negotiate pricing terms and delivery schedules to support cost efficiency and operational targets.
• Lead communication with vendors regarding quality issues discrepancies and corrective actions.
• Track and assess supplier performance including delivery metrics and service levels.

Inventory & Operational Alignment

• Monitor inventory levels to avoid shortages and prevent overstock situations.
• Track purchasing KPIs such as PO aging delivery delays and vendor performance trends.
• Collaborate with Production Engineering Planning Logistics and Warehouse teams to ensure purchasing activities align with operational demands.
• Resolve supply related issues creatively and efficiently to support ongoing production flow.

Administrative & ERP Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement documentation.
• Ensure data integrity for purchasing and inventory records.
• Prepare reports and analysis for purchasing reviews and cost evaluations.

Qualifications

• Post Secondary education in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience) is required.
• 57 years of procurement purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is required.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and M365 is required.
• Strong negotiation analytical and supplier management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities with the capacity to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical or industrial components is an asset.
• Supply Chain certifications (e.g. SCMP CPIM) are considered an asset.

Why Join ODRA

• Join a fast growing North American (US & Canada) equipment manufacturer with global reach.
• Work in a collaborative innovative team driven environment.
• Competitive compensation and company paid benefits.
• Fulltime on-site permanent role based in Winnipeg MB with opportunities to influence procurement strategy and supply chain optimization.

Required Experience:

Senior IC