Purchasing Manager

Universal Realty Group

Halifax

On-site

CAD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time off

Wellness program

On-site parking

Employee events

Job summary

A prominent property management firm in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Purchasing Manager who will be responsible for controlling costs and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in procurement and material management, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This full-time role also involves leading project management activities. Join us for excellent growth opportunities and benefits in a vibrant team environment.

Qualifications

3-5 years experience in procurement and material management.
Ability to negotiate maintenance contracts.
Must be detail-oriented and committed to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

Control costs and manage purchasing contracts.
Negotiate with suppliers for better pricing and service.
Lead project management activities as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Supplier relationship management

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Tools

Yardi Systems Software

Job description

Universal Realty Group is a leading property management company in Halifax, known for quality apartments in great locations, top-tier commercial leasing services and the landmark Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites.

We are currently seeking a qualified Purchasing Manager to join our team.

Universal Realty Group fosters a vibrant workplace culture that thrives on teamwork, employee growth, and supportive management. We take great pride in providing exceptional opportunities for career growth at every level within our organization; we are committed to hiring ambitious and dedicated candidates who are eager to grow with us.

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for controlling costs, negotiating contracts, contract management, building supplier relationships for the requirements and specification of parts/materials required for our properties.

WE OFFER

Dental care
Extended health care
Paid time off
Wellness program
On-site parking
Employee events
And more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Request for quote (RFQ) activities; create RFQs, send to suppliers for pricing, compare returned RFQs from different suppliers
Report weekly in team meetings and discuss daily in team huddles
Negotiate with suppliers to get lower pricing and improved service
Project management: take lead on projects as assigned by manager, provide purchasing support
Negotiate maintenance contracts for the buildings and hotel
Must be able to understand the required specifications from the customers, review drawings (internal and external)
Prepare contracts for vendors (currently using the Yardi system)
Handle general purchasing when needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or relevant career experience.
3-5 years experience in procurement and material management.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel; Yardi Systems Software is an asset.
Proven negotiation skills and ability to maintain long‑term supplier relationships.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on market trends.

Universal Realty Group recognizes our employees as essential to our success and value diverse skills. From frontline staff to management, we offer excellent opportunities for career growth, as well as employer-provided medical benefits and other incentives. We are looking for new talent to join our dynamic team that is setting the standard of excellence in the property management field.

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