Junior Purchaser

Company Description Escape Trailer Industries designs and manufactures high-quality, lightweight, one-piece fiberglass 5th wheels and travel trailers. Escape focuses on durability, comfort, and craftsmanship, appealing to customers who value long-lasting recreational vehicles. Each trailer is customized to meet individual needs, reflecting the company’s “Built for You” philosophy. Team members contribute directly to creating products that enhance customers’ travel experiences and outdoor lifestyles. Role Description The Junior Purchaser is a full-time, on-site role based at Escape Trailer Industries in Chilliwack, BC. This role is responsible for supporting the purchasing function by sourcing materials and components, preparing purchase orders, and maintaining accurate records in the inventory and procurement systems. Day-to-day tasks include obtaining quotes from suppliers, monitoring delivery timelines, tracking order status, and resolving basic discrepancies in quantities or pricing. The Junior Purchaser collaborates with production and warehousing teams to ensure materials are available when needed, assists with cost comparisons, and helps identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency. The role also involves communicating with vendors in a professional manner, following established purchasing policies, and supporting the senior purchasing team with administrative and data-entry tasks. Qualifications Foundational knowledge of purchasing or supply chain processes and an interest in learning procurement best practices. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping. Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal teams. Proficiency with basic office software (e.g., spreadsheets, email, ERP or inventory systems) and comfort working with numerical data. Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a manufacturing environment. Previous experience in purchasing, inventory control, or administrative support in a production or manufacturing setting is an asset. Strong negotiation, communication and people skills Knowledge of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) systems Diploma or coursework in business, supply chain, or a related field is preferred but equivalent experience will be considered. Interest in the RV or trailer industry and willingness to develop knowledge of materials and components used in fiberglass trailers. Responsibilities Build & maintain relationships with vendors & suppliers Forecasting business needs Delegation of tasks to team members Issue purchase orders and track deliveries to ensure timely & accurate fulfillment Coach & train team members Why Join Us: Supportive & collaborative team environment Opportunities for growth and development Competitive salary and benefits after probation period Benefits: Casual dress Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking RRSP match Vision care Work Location: In person

The Junior Purchaser is responsible for supporting the purchasing function by sourcing materials and components, preparing purchase orders, and maintaining accurate records. This role involves collaborating with production and warehousing teams to ensure materials are available when needed and assisting with cost comparisons.

Candidates should have foundational knowledge of purchasing or supply chain processes and strong attention to detail. Effective communication skills and proficiency with basic office software are also important, along with a willingness to learn about materials used in fiberglass trailers.

• Casual Dress • Dental Care • Employee Assistance Program • Extended Health Care • On-site Parking • RRSP Match • Vision Care

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Purchasing
• Supply Chain
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Data Entry
• Communication Skills
• Numerical Data
• Collaboration
• Negotiation
• MRP Systems
• Business Knowledge
• Cost Comparisons
• Vendor Relations
• Inventory Control
• Administrative Support
• RV Industry Knowledge

Minimum education

Trade certificate

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 14, 2026