Purchasing Administrator

Job summary

The Purchasing Administrator provides administrative support by managing purchase orders, supplier records, and pricing documentation within ERP systems. They also serve as a primary point of contact between internal departments and suppliers to ensure accurate and timely purchasing operations.

Job details

Founded in 1948, KSR is an industry leader in designing, engineering, and manufacturing driver interface systems of the future for Tier 1 OEMs. 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. Additional Information Our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools; however, all decisions related to screening, assessing, and selecting candidates are made by real people on our team. This posting is for a vacant position. KSR International ULC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so we can arrange appropriate support. Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Purchasing Administrator provides administrative support by managing purchase orders, supplier records, and pricing documentation within ERP systems. They also serve as a primary point of contact between internal departments and suppliers to ensure accurate and timely purchasing operations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or possess equivalent experience. A minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or logistics, along with proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, is required.

Listed skills

• ERP systems · Preferred
• Logistics Support · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Purchase order management
• ERP systems
• MRP systems
• Supplier records management
• Pricing documentation
• Data integrity
• Administrative support
• Supply chain coordination
• Invoice verification
• Compliance
• Communication
• Logistics support
• Procurement
• Contract management
• Supply Chain
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Accounts Payable
• Accounting
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Data Integrity
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Environmental Laws
• Environmental Management Systems
• Invoicing
• Material Requirements Planning
• Operations
• Purchasing
• Purchasing Management
• Resource Efficiency
• Risk Reduction
• Lifecycle Management
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Administrative
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Finance & Accounting
• Purchasing Administrator
• Purchasing Manager
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• Purchasing Managers

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