Purchasing Agent Full Time

Now hiring a Procurement Specialist for Canadian Railway Services in Squamish, BC. Exciting opportunity to work on high-impact rail and rolling stock projects across North America. Offering a competitive wage, excellent benefits, and lots of room to grow and learn.

Full-time, year-round. Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday.

• RRSP or retirement savings plan, subject to eligibility.
• Paid vacation time.
• Potential housing or relocation support.
• Group insurance and health benefits plan plus other great perks.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing, national rail organization and work on high-impact rail and rolling stock projects across North America.
• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles, preferably in manufacturing, rail, transportation, or industrial environments.
• Experience in sourcing steel/metal materials, technical components, fabricated parts, or engineered equipment.
• Ability to interpret basic technical drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Proficiency with ERP, procurement, or inventory management systems.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

Source and procure materials, components, equipment, and services in accordance with project and operational requirements.

• Prepare and issue purchase orders aligned with approved budgets, specifications, and internal procedures.
• Request, analyze, and compare supplier quotations to ensure best value, quality, and lead time.
• Manage supplier relationships and support supplier selection, onboarding, and performance monitoring.
• Track order status and proactively follow up with suppliers to mitigate delays or shortages.
• Resolve procurement issues related to delivery, quality, documentation, or discrepancies.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, project management, and production teams to support evolving requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with internal controls and quality requirements.
• Support cost tracking, reporting, and continuous improvement of procurement processes.

Tip for Out-of-Town Applicants:If you are currently living outside the area, be sure to tell us about your plans to relocate including if you’ve already secured or researched local accommodation and your planned arrival date. Only candidates currently holding a valid Canadian work permit will be considered (optional).