Purchasing Lead

EllisDon; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon is seeking a Purchasing Lead to guide a team of purchasers across multiple construction projects in Western Canada. You will own the full purchasing cycle—from requisitions through to delivery and payment—driving cost efficiency and supplier performance.

In this role, you will collaborate with Project Managers, Estimators, and Finance to align procurement with schedules and budgets, monitor market conditions, and mitigate supply risks while upholding EllisDon’s safety and ethical

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Logistics, Construction Management, Commerce, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and relevant construction procurement experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach & develop a team of purchasers.
• Lead the full purchasing cycle, including requisition review, budget evaluation, supplier quote evaluation, supplier award, purchase order creation, order tracking, expediting, delivery coordination, and issue resolution.
• Execute high-volume purchasing activities across multiple construction entities with multiple active projects while maintaining accuracy, cost effectiveness, and responsiveness to changing project priorities.
• Review project requirements, schedules, budgets, and lead times to proactively identify procurement needs and reduce delays to field operations.
• Monitor market conditions, material availability, supplier capacity, and long-lead items to mitigate procurement and supply chain risks.
• Analyze purchasing trends, project forecasts, and supplier options to identify opportunities for cost savings, volume discounts, supplier consolidation, standardization, and improved buying agreements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, rental providers, and service partners.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery schedules, service agreements, rebates, and volume discounts to support project and organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Equipment Manager, Operations leaders, and Finance to align procurement activities with project schedules, budgets, and operational needs.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure purchase orders are accurately prepared, maintained, and updated to support timely and efficient downstream payment processing.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, purchase orders, quotations, supplier documentation, and cost coding to support reporting, audits, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Purchasing leadership

High-volume purchasing

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management / related field

Tools

Explorer Eclipse

Job description

In 2012, PME Inc. joined the EllisDon group of companies and currently functions as a self-performing, heavy civil contractor. PME offers a comprehensive range of services, such as Earthworks and Undergrounds, Pipeline, and Railways, and is committed to upholding EllisDon’s values of integrity, mutual respect, safety, and quality.

PME Inc. champions a zero-harm culture, prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility. They exceed regulatory requirements and have a Responsive Modified Work Program to ensure workplace safety.

They value diversity and inclusion, understanding that different perspectives lead to innovation. We are committed to sustainable and equitable relationships with Indigenous communities, focusing on mutual respect and transparent communication.

You as a Purchasing Lead will:

• Lead, coach & develop a team of purchasers.
• Lead the full purchasing cycle, including requisition review, budget evaluation, supplier quote evaluation, supplier award, purchase order creation, order tracking, expediting, delivery coordination, and issue resolution.
• Execute high-volume purchasing activities across multiple construction entities withmultiple active projects while maintaining accuracy, cost effectiveness, and responsivenessto changing project priorities.
• Review project requirements, schedules, budgets, and lead times to proactively identifyprocurement needs and reduce delays to field operations
• Monitor market conditions, material availability, supplier capacity, and long-lead items tomitigate procurement and supply chain risks.
• Analyze purchasing trends, project forecasts, and supplier options to identify opportunitiesfor cost savings, volume discounts, supplier consolidation, standardization, and improvedbuying agreements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, rentalproviders, and service partners.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery schedules, service agreements, rebates, and volumediscounts to support project and organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Equipment Manager,Operations leaders, and Finance to align procurement activities with project schedules,budgets, and operational needs.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure purchase orders are accurately prepared,maintained, and updated to support timely and efficient downstream payment processing.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, purchase orders, quotations, supplier
  documentation, and cost coding to support reporting, audits, and compliance requirements.

Is this the right role for you?

• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement,Logistics, Construction Management, Commerce, or a related discipline; an equivalentcombination of education and relevant construction procurement experience may beconsidered.
• Minimum 5–8 years of purchasing experience, including 3–5 years within the constructionindustry.
• Previous lead experience will be a heavily favoured asset.
• Experience will equipment shop pushing will be considered an asset.
• Explorer Eclipse experience will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience supporting self-performing heavy civil and infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume purchasing demands, multiple stakeholders,competing priorities, and time-sensitive procurement requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of construction materials, equipment, rentals, consumables,supplier networks, and regional market conditions across Western Canada.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Sound understanding of purchasing contracts, commercial terms, supplier agreements,procurement documentation, and ethical purchasing practices.
• Collaborative, service-focused approach with the ability to build strong relationships with internalteams and external suppliers.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to set priorities, delegate work,coach team members, hold others accountable, and support a productive teamenvironment

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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