Manager, Regional Procurement

Rohit Group; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rohit Group in Canada seeks a Procurement Manager to align procurement strategies with company goals, manage vendor relationships, and negotiate favorable contracts. The role focuses on cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery across residential construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction, deep vendor networks, and a proven track record in tendering, negotiations, and value engineering to drive savings per door and enhance project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ethical foundation to act in the best interest of the partnership.
• Strong existing relationships with vendors in the residential construction sector.
• Strong technical knowledge in construction, including local building codes, energy codes, and construction practices.
• Ability to clearly communicate business goals to trade partners is vital for forming strategic partnerships that align with our long-term objectives and enhance value for both parties.
• Strong negotiation skills coupled with the ability to establish positive relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• 10 years: Experience in an applicable construction industry role.

Responsibilities

• Act as the brand ambassador, communicating the company's strategic direction to vendors.
• Oversee the procurement function, including budget reporting, departmental staffing, and trade management.
• Develop a deep understanding of divisional metrics such as yearly sales forecasts, project budgets, and customer profiles.
• Negotiate pricing and set performance expectations with trade partners, addressing contractual non-compliance issues.
• Lead the tendering process for new projects, models, and vendors, aligning with divisional goals.
• Provide vendor selection recommendations based on timelines, budgets, and competitive market analysis.
• Lead value engineering and product development input across current and new builds, finding efficiencies that shorten build cycles, reduce cost per door, and raise overall customer value.
• Drive process improvement and systems building, refining current systems and shaping system development to deliver cost savings per door, faster home delivery, and greater trade supplier capacity.
• Build strong relationships with Construction and Project Managers to understand operational needs and evaluate vendor performance.
• Leverage global supply chain opportunities for strategic local vendor partnerships.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Strategic procurement

Construction knowledge

Education

Associate's degree or better in Other

Job description

The Procurement Manager serves as a critical link between the company and its vendors, playing a key role in strategic procurement, vendor management, and contract negotiations. This role requires a strategic mindset to align procurement processes with the company's goals, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and efficiency in vendor selection and management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Act as the brand ambassador, communicating the company's strategic direction to vendors.
• Oversee the procurement function, including budget reporting, departmental staffing, and trade management.
• Develop a deep understanding of divisional metrics such as yearly sales forecasts, project budgets, and customer profiles.
• Negotiate pricing and set performance expectations with trade partners, addressing contractual non-compliance issues.
• Lead the tendering process for new projects, models, and vendors, aligning with divisional goals.
• Provide vendor selection recommendations based on timelines, budgets, and competitive market analysis.
• Lead value engineering and product development input across current and new builds, finding efficiencies that shorten build cycles, reduce cost per door, and raise overall customer value.
• Drive process improvement and systems building, refining current systems and shaping system development to deliver cost savings per door, faster home delivery, and greater trade supplier capacity.
• Build strong relationships with Construction and Project Managers to understand operational needs and evaluate vendor performance.
• Leverage global supply chain opportunities for strategic local vendor partnerships.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associate's degree or better in Other.

Experience

Required

Ethical foundation to always act in the best interest of the partnership.

Strong existing relationships with vendors in the residential construction sector.

Strong technical knowledge in construction, including local building codes, energy codes, and construction practices.

Ability to clearly communicate business goals to trade partners is vital for forming strategic partnerships that align with our long-term objectives and enhance value for both parties.

Strong negotiation skills coupled with the ability to establish positive relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

10 years: Experience in an applicable construction industry role.