Purchasing Administrator

KSR has an immediate opening for a

Purchasing Administrator

This position may be based out of the Global Headquarters in Ridgetown, ON or out of the Angstrom, Southfield, Michigan office. 

The Purchasing Administrator provides administrative and transactional support to the Purchasing function to ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant execution of purchasing activities.

This role supports Buyers and Purchasing Management by maintaining purchase order data, supplier records, pricing documentation, and system transactions, while coordinating communication between internal departments and suppliers. The Purchasing Administrator plays a key role in ensuring purchasing processes run efficiently, documentation is complete, and data integrity is maintained within ERP and purchasing systems.

Job ID: 2026.13

Reporting To

Global Commodity Buyer

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, Purchasing, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Minimum 2 years of experience in an administrative role supporting Purchasing, Supply Chain, Materials, Logistics or a related field.  

Experience supporting purchase order (PO) lifecycle management, managing pricing updates, contracts, or agreements, and practical experience using ERP / MRP systems.

Salary Range

$45,000 to $60,000 annually

Please note: if this position is filled in the U.S., the salary range may vary based on market conditions and applicable pay structures.

Job Responsibilities

• Create, review, and maintain purchase orders in accordance with approved requisitions, contracts, and pricing agreements.
• Serve as the primary administrative point of contact between Purchasing, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Track order confirmations, delivery dates, and expedited shipments to support uninterrupted operations.
• Maintain accurate supplier records, pricing files, and purchasing documentation within ERP systems.
• Verify pricing, quantities, and terms on purchase orders and invoices; resolve discrepancies with suppliers and Accounts Payable.
• Support supplier onboarding, documentation collection, and compliance with company purchasing requirements.

Health, Safety & Wellness

• Prioritize safety and comply with the Health and Safety Management System.
• Support risk reduction, hazard identification, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and wellness legislation and KSR standards.
• Uphold and adhere to the KSR Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

Environmental

• Promote the global Environmental Management System with a focus on footprint reduction, recycling, and resource efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and KSR standards.