Purchaser

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers; support make-vs-buy and alternate-source decisions
• Expedite open purchase orders and resolve late deliveries, shortages, and supply constraints
• Conduct vendor assessments and monitor and report supplier performance on cost, quality, and on-time delivery; lead corrective-action follow-up

• Deliver measurable cost savings and cost-avoidance against annual targets
• Work with production and planning to forecast material requirements and prevent line-down events
• Maintain inventory parameters — reorder points, min/max levels, and safety stock — and manage excess and obsolete inventory
• Other duties as required

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in business, supply chain, or a related field preferred
• 3-5 years of direct purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• SCMP, CSCP, or CPIM designation (or working toward one) considered an asset
• Strong Excel skills, including cost analysis, price comparisons
• Hands-on experience with an ERP/MRP purchasing module (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Epicor)
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and comfort discussing price, terms, and lead times with suppliers
• Working knowledge of purchase terms, procurement policy, and basic contract principles
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing demands under deadline pressure
• Excellent communication abilities with an ability to build positive working relationships
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to support procurement analysis, correspondence, and reporting, with sound judgment in reviewing and validating outputs

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits package
• Paid time off
• Casual dress
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Activate is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Activate is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities.

To request reasonable accommodation for a protected characteristic, contact hr@playactivate.com which is an email monitored for this purpose.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.