Purchaser

Job Opportunity – Purchaser

Northern Waterworks Inc. provides premium water/wastewater operations to Municipal, First Nation, and corporate clients. We are a high growth company expanding rapidly throughout Ontario, now with divisions in Northwestern Ontario, Northeastern Ontario, and Southern Ontario.

The Purchaser provides purchasing support to the NWI Operations and NWI clients team with respect to the delivery of equipment and chemical products throughout Ontario.

Location: Thunder Bay

Permanent Full Time: 40-hour work week

Knowledge

- Post – Secondary Diploma/ Degree in Supply Chain/Purchasing or equivalent in experience

- CSCP, CSCMP and/or equivalent is considered an asset

- Hold a valid G Ontario Driver's License

- Familiar with arranging inbound and outbound logistics

- Evidence of training in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and/or Certification in Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act is considered is considered an Asset.

Responsibilities

- Generating purchase orders based on approved requisitions, ensuring accuracy of order details, and coordinating with suppliers to confirm order receipt and delivery timelines.

- Discuss defective or unacceptable goods and/or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users and/or vendors.

- Monitoring stock levels, tracking inventory usage, and forecasting future requirements to prevent shortages or excess inventory.

- Identify appropriate measures for rectification and or troubleshooting Issues.

- Collaborate with various teams, such as sales, finance, and operations, to ensure seamless processing of purchase orders, quotes, and invoices

- Maintain manual and/or computerized procurement records.

- Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, report data to management and/or government agencies

- Assist with computerized entries in ERP (i.e., assigning part numbers for inventory, invoicing and tracking inventory)

- Ensure the upkeep of procurement-related documents, including contracts and invoices, while helping with essential reporting duties as required.

- Cost savings initiative and strategic sourcing for high quality materials at the best price

- Coordinate inbound logistics for materials

- Coordinate and manage all logistics documentation

- Customer account management

Attributes

- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

- Experience with ERP Systems

- Attention to detail.

- Capable of working in a fast-paced environment

- Ability to multitask.

- Ability to work independently and/or in a team setting.

- Ability to analyze data and communicate information in reports.

- Highly capable of dealing with sensitive and confidential topics / material.

- Ability to travel as required

Compensation & Benefits:

- Hourly Rate Range: $25.22 - $37.57

- Career Growth Opportunities

- Continuous Training

- Protective Gear

- Benefit & Retirement Saving Plans (Company Matches)

- Competitive Compensation

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Resumes stating qualifications and work experience related to the selection criteria shall be submitted to Human Resources via email to hr@nwi.ca quoting the position noted above.

Posting Date: December 19th, 2025

Closing Date: January 7th, 2026

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage diversity in our workplace. Accommodation is available for applicants upon request. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.22-$37.57 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress

- Company pension

- Dental care

- Employee assistance program

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- Paid time off

- RRSP match

- Vision care

- Work from home

Work Location: In person