11-month contract Purchase Order Management Lead role with a global retail organization with primarily on site work located in Vancouver

• 11-month Purchase Order Management Lead role.
• Global organization with large scale systems.
• Highly respected brand located in Vancouver with on site work.

We are seeking a Purchase Order Management Lead role for our global retail organization client.  This role sits within the Supply Planning team and focuses on translating supply plans into accurate, timely purchase orders for Finished Goods vendors. You'll analyze buy requirements, validate data inputs, resolve exceptions by collaborating with Planning, Procurement, and Vendors, then generate and release POs with precision. Beyond execution, you'll maintain dashboards to monitor PO performance metrics, document and follow SOPs, and support continuous improvement initiatives as the company undergoes a major transformation in processes and systems. This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, adaptable to evolving systems, and excited by process improvement in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. . The ideal candidate will also have the ability to learn quickly, exercise good common sense, and possess the foresight to make informed decisions while keeping the bigger picture in mind.

This client is one of the most recognizable Canadian brands, a true Vancouver success story who has expanded globally. They are well known for their corporate culture and has won major awards for their accomplishments. They have invested majorly in technology and have had an incredibly successful past few years, including a major strategic acquisition. They have an all-star leadership team who keeps you accountable and provides support while still affording you tremendous autonomy. They are located close to rapid transit in newly renovated offices in downtown Vancouver and have an on site work environment. 

You will bring the following education, skills and experience to the role:

• 3+ years of experience in supply planning, procurement, or purchase order management, with proven ability to translate plans into executable orders and manage vendor relationships.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms, with ability to analyze buy requirements and validate data for accuracy and completeness.
• Experience with dashboarding and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to monitor PO performance metrics and maintain accurate operational records.
• Strong process orientation and documentation skills, including experience creating and maintaining SOPs, identifying exceptions, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in changing environments.

This role pays between $40-50 per hour.

If the sound of this opportunity excites you, and you’re confident that it’s a good fit for your experience and career goals, then we’d love to hear from you! Please send your updated resume to us by applying to this posting and one of our awesome team of recruiters will be in touch.