Purchasing & Business Operations Coordinator

Build Your Career. Live the Kootenay Lifestyle.

At Blue Barn, we're passionate about pets, the people who love them, and the communities we call home.

We're more than a pet store. We believe in giving back, supporting local animal rescues, partnering with community organizations, and making a positive difference wherever we can.

We're looking for a Purchasing & Business Operations Coordinator to join our team at our Head Office in Castlegar, BC. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves working with data, solving problems, improving systems, and finding smarter ways to get things done.

If you're the type of person who enjoys building Excel spreadsheets, spotting trends others miss, asking "there has to be a better way," and turning ideas into action, we'd love to meet you.

Why the West Kootenays?

Imagine finishing work and heading straight to the trails, the lake, or the ski hill.

The West Kootenays offer an incredible quality of life with world-class mountain biking, hiking, skiing, paddling, fishing, and countless outdoor adventures right outside your door. Whether you're relocating from the Lower Mainland, northern BC, or elsewhere in Canada, you'll discover a welcoming community, short commutes, and a lifestyle that lets you spend more time doing what you love.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Extended health, dental, and vision benefits
• Matching RSP program
• Free pet food
• Employee discounts
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A supportive team environment where ideas are encouraged
• The opportunity to make a real impact on how our business operates

About the Role

This is a full-time position (32-40 hours per week) based at our Head Office in Castlegar, BC.

You'll play an important role in supporting purchasing, inventory management, and business operations across multiple locations. More than that, you'll help us identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and make data-driven decisions that help our business grow.

This is not just an administrative position. We're looking for someone who wants to contribute ideas, challenge the status quo, and help build better systems.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage recurring purchasing activities across multiple locations
• Monitor inventory levels and make informed replenishment decisions
• Analyze sales trends, seasonal demand, and supplier availability
• Prepare and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently
• Track orders and resolve supplier issues and discrepancies
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, and delivery schedules
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information
• Create reports and analyze data to support purchasing decisions
• Use Excel and other tools to identify trends and opportunities
• Recommend and implement process improvements and efficiencies
• Support administrative functions and business operations as needed
• Collaborate with team members across departments to achieve shared goals

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is organized, analytical, curious, and motivated to make things better.

You might be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy solving problems and finding creative solutions
• Love working with spreadsheets, data, and systems
• Notice inefficiencies and naturally look for ways to improve them
• Take initiative and don't wait to be told what to do next
• Are comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Enjoy learning new skills and taking on new challenges
• Like working both independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Post-secondary education in business, administration, supply chain, accounting, or a related field is considered an asset
• Previous purchasing, inventory, administrative, or business operations experience is an asset
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, analysis, and reporting
• Experience working with inventory, POS, or business management systems is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions
• Experience improving processes or creating efficiencies is highly valued

Growth Opportunity

If you're excited by the idea of helping a growing company work smarter while building a life in one of Canada's most beautiful regions, we'd love to hear from you.