Senior Buyer - KCAN

Join a team where innovation meets craftsmanship — Welcome to Kinetic Custom Trailers.  At KINETIC, we don’t just build trailers, we engineer custom solutions that push the boundaries of design, functionality, and quality. As a leader in the custom trailer manufacturing industry, we take pride in creating smart, efficient designs that meet the unique needs of every client, no matter how complex or specialized. 

We're seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join our Supply Chain team in Penticton, BC. This is a hands-on, senior-level procurement position responsible for ensuring the right materials and components are available at the right time, cost, and quality to support our manufacturing operations.

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities for raw materials, fabricated components, equipment, and production supplies.
• Review production schedules, bills of materials (BOMs), and ERP/MRP requirements to ensure timely material availability.
• Proactively identify long-lead items, material shortages, and potential supply disruptions, developing solutions to minimize production impacts.
• Coordinate purchasing requirements with Engineering, Production, Operations, and other internal stakeholders.
• Manage purchase orders, supplier confirmations, delivery schedules, and expediting activities.
  
  

• Source, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers based on quality, cost, lead time, and capacity.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, lead times, and supply agreements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while holding vendors accountable for performance and delivery commitments.
• Identify alternate sourcing opportunities to reduce supply risks and improve purchasing flexibility.
• Evaluate supplier performance and recommend improvements to support long-term supply reliability.
  
  

• Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives through competitive sourcing, supplier negotiations, and purchasing efficiencies.
• Analyze purchasing trends, supplier pricing, and material costs to support informed procurement decisions.
• Support inventory optimization by balancing material availability, purchasing costs, and working capital considerations.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of procurement procedures, systems, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, and pricing information within the ERP system.
  
  

• Work closely with Engineering to understand technical requirements, specifications, and material alternatives.
• Coordinate purchasing changes resulting from engineering revisions, BOM updates, and changing production priorities.
• Communicate purchasing risks, delivery concerns, and supplier issues clearly and proactively.
• Support procurement planning for upcoming projects and evolving manufacturing requirements.

• Minimum 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business, Procurement, or a related field
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production flow
• Experience sourcing fabricated components, industrial materials, or custom manufacturing parts
• Excellent negotiation, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work on site in a fast-paced and collaborative environment

• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

• Location: On-site in Penticton, BC

• Environment: Industrial manufacturing environment, shop floor and office. 

Join Kinetic Custom Trailers and be an essential part of shaping innovative solutions in trailer manufacturing. Apply now to help drive the future of our industry! We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.