Purchasing Supervisor
Posted 13 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Supervisor, Purchasing”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsCertified Professional Purchaser (CPP)
Field of studyBusiness Administration, Material Management (or related)
Study levelDiploma
Purchasing Supervisor
Responsible for the procurement of materials, services, and supplies. Duties include identifying potential new sources of supply, assessing service and/or product quality, authorizing purchase orders, assisting the Manager, Purchasing in supplier crisis management, collaborating with internal stakeholders including plants, engineering, sales, accounting and quality.
About Linamar
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.
Key Accountabilities
· Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility’s geographic location and:
• The Global Operating System Plays;
• OHSAS 18001: Health and Safety management system standard;
• ISO 14001: Environmental Management system standard;
• TS 16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics system standards.
· Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.
· Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators to align to Linamar’s Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.
· Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in LPS system requirements.
• Maintain department 5S requirements.
· Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility’s geographic location and
· The Global Operating System Plays
· OHSAS 18001:2007 Health and Safety management system standard
· ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management system standard;
· TS 16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics system standards.
· Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.
· Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators to align to Linamar’s Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.
· Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in LPS system requirements.