Procurement Specialist – Construction Materials

ACI Worldwide; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Transit pass reimbursement - get to go

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day 1

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking a Construction Materials Buyer to manage procurement for project sites across Canada. You will receive requests, issue purchase orders, and ensure adherence to procurement procedures while coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to guarantee material availability.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in construction procurement, strong supplier negotiation skills, and autonomy to handle urgent requests in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• More than 3 years of experience in procurement for construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of the construction materials industry.
• Knowledge of civil engineering/construction work is considered a significant asset.
• Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly autonomous with the ability to manage urgent and time-sensitive requests.
• Strong ability to take on challenges and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive purchase requests from superintendents and regional coordinators.
• Procure construction materials for project sites.
• Issue purchase orders and ensure compliance with all related administrative procedures and standards.
• Obtain the necessary approvals for purchase orders.
• Research innovative products and identify new suppliers within the assigned province.
• Monitor backordered or out-of-stock items, reconcile delivery slips against purchase orders, and support invoice approval processes.
• Request and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Coordinate transportation of materials when required.
• Collaborate with procurement specialists to optimize corporate supplier agreements.
• Consolidate purchases to maximize purchasing leverage and/or establish annual supply agreements.
• Negotiate credit terms and payment conditions with local suppliers.
• Follow established ISO procedures and procurement processes.

Skills

Procurement experience

Construction materials knowledge

Communication skills

Autonomy

Education

Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement

Job description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

As a Construction Materials Buyer, reporting to the Director of Procurement Operations, you will be responsible for managing the procurement process for construction materials required on project sites. Your mandate will include receiving and processing purchase requests from superintendents and regional coordinators, issuing purchase orders, ensuring compliance with administrative procedures, and maintaining ongoing communication with suppliers. You will also be involved in identifying new suppliers and innovative products, negotiating commercial terms, optimizing corporate agreements, and consolidating purchases to maximize the company’s purchasing power. In addition, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure material availability, support project schedules, and maintain adherence to established procurement procedures.

What you will do

• Receive purchase requests from superintendents and regional coordinators.
• Procure construction materials for project sites.
• Issue purchase orders and ensure compliance with all related administrative procedures and standards.
• Obtain the necessary approvals for purchase orders.
• Research innovative products and identify new suppliers within the assigned province.
• Monitor backordered or out-of-stock items, reconcile delivery slips against purchase orders, and support invoice approval processes.
• Request and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Coordinate transportation of materials when required.
• Collaborate with procurement specialists to optimize corporate supplier agreements.
• Consolidate purchases to maximize purchasing leverage and/or establish annual supply agreements.
• Negotiate credit terms and payment conditions with local suppliers.
• Follow established ISO procedures and procurement processes.

This role could be for you if you have

• More than 3 years of experience in procurement for construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of the construction materials industry.
• Knowledge of civil engineering/construction work is considered a significant asset.
• Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly autonomous with the ability to manage urgent and time-sensitive requests.
• Strong ability to take on challenges and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunitiesTransit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.