Junior Construction Materials Buyer

Seymour Pacific Developments; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Family coverage

EAP

Referral program

Wellness benefit

RPP

Training opportunities

Job summary

Seymour Pacific Developments in Canada is seeking a junior Purchasing Agent with a passion for construction and hands-on experience with building materials. You will support multi-residential projects across Western Canada by purchasing materials, coordinating deliveries, and communicating with vendors and site teams.

You will have opportunities to grow into procurement, with a competitive salary and benefits program.

Qualifications

• Comfort communicating with suppliers, trades and construction teams.
• Familiarity with construction materials, tools and building products is an asset.
• Ability to work closely with construction teams and support day-to-day material and purchasing needs.
• Experience in a hardware, building supply, or retail environment is an asset.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Familiarity with quotes, orders and basic documentation.
• Interest in learning and growing within a purchasing or procurement role.
• Knowledge of construction drawings or project timelines is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing and distributing materials and supplies for multi-residential construction.
• Utilize product and material knowledge to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Review quotes, compare pricing, and create purchase orders.
• Support estimators and site teams by obtaining budget pricing and product info.
• Communicate with vendors, site staff, and internal teams.
• Ensure timely ordering to avoid delays and meet project schedules.
• Arrange delivery and/or storage of purchased materials.
• Maintain clear communication with site receivers.
• Handle any issues with incorrect or delayed shipments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vendor communication

Construction materials knowledge

Organizational skills

Independent work

Time management

Documentation familiarity

Job description

Seymour Pacific Developments in Canada is seeking a junior Purchasing Agent with a passion for construction and hands-on experience with building materials. You will support multi-residential projects across Western Canada by purchasing materials, coordinating deliveries, and communicating with vendors and site teams.

You will have opportunities to grow into procurement, with a competitive salary and benefits program.