Purchasing Manager

Onni Group of Companies; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Vancouver is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the centralized purchasing function, ensuring compliance and cost control across all activities. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in procurement within the construction industry and strong communication skills. This full-time role promises opportunities for growth and the chance to streamline purchasing operations across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Experience developing and implementing procurement systems.
• Proficient in procurement/accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Implement SOPs for purchasing and PO processing.
• Oversee validation and issuance of POs.
• Manage supplier database and update pricing information.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Leadership skills

Education

5+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement

Strong knowledge of procurement processes

Experience in construction industry

Tools

Accumatica

Excel

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Job Description

There is an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join the construction team in Vancouver as a Purchasing Manager. This role will be responsible for implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs), supporting system integration, training internal stakeholders, and launching the centralized purchasing function. This role will also ensure compliance, cost control, and reporting transparency across all purchasing activities

Job Description

There is an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join the construction team in Vancouver as a Purchasing Manager. This role will be responsible for implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs), supporting system integration, training internal stakeholders, and launching the centralized purchasing function. This role will also ensure compliance, cost control, and reporting transparency across all purchasing activities

About The Company

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

About You

Looking for someone who is a strong communicator, is able to work effectively with superintendents, project managers, vendors, and accountants. Someone who has an eye for detail, and extremely organized and thrives in a fast-paced work environment and is excited to implement and establish a new purchasing system to streamline efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

Program Development & Implementation

• Help senior management in implementation, and rollout of a centralized purchasing desk across all construction projects
• Establish clear and efficient standard operating procedures (SOPs) for purchasing, and PO processing which can be done via phone, form or directly through Accumatica
• Collaborate with site staff to integrate new purchasing workflows
• Develop training materials and deliver onboarding sessions for project teams

Operational Oversight

Oversee the validation, approval, and issuance of POs based on RFPOs (Request for Purchase Orders) from field teams.

Ensure POs align with pre-negotiated supplier pricing and verify commitments against approved job cost (JC) budgets.

Manage processes for sourcing non-inventory items, initiating budget revisions, and updating supplier records as needed.

Review and analyze open POs monthly in collaboration with Project Managers and ensure timely closeout of committed costs.

Supplier & Pricing Strategy

Build and maintain a preferred supplier database with standardized inventory, competitive pricing, and negotiated terms.

Develop pricing benchmarks, initiate supplier bids, and update cost lists to ensure ongoing purchasing value.

Change Order Monitoring

Implement a centralized tracking system for pending change orders across projects.

Ensure timely collection and entry of all supporting documentation into appropriate systems (e.g., accumatica).

Facilitate regular review of pending change orders with Project Managers and VPs, ensuring visibility and approval at least monthly.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement, within the construction industry.

Proven experience developing and implementing procurement systems or centralized purchasing functions.

Strong working knowledge of procurement processes, job cost tracking, and supplier management.

Excellent communication, facilitation, and training skills.

Proficient in Excel and procurement / accounting software systems – knowledge of Accumatica a strong asset

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and project management abilities.

Highly organized with a keen attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.

Salary Range

80,000 - $100,000

About The Company

Onni

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

How To Apply

Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.

We thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

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