Purchasing Supervisor

EllisDon; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, to lead a team of purchasers and manage the full procurement cycle across multiple construction projects. You will ensure timely delivery, cost control, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The role requires 5–8 years of purchasing experience in construction, strong negotiation skills, and a collaborative approach with project teams and finance.

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.
• Minimum 5–8 years of purchasing experience, including 3–5 years within the construction industry.
• Previous supervisory experience will be heavily favoured.
• Experience with equipment shop pushing and related procurement tools is an asset.
• Knowledge of Western Canada markets and supplier networks is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach & develop a team of purchasers.
• Oversee full purchasing cycle from requisition to PO and payment coordination.
• Handle high-volume procurement across multiple projects with accuracy and speed.
• Review project needs, schedules and budgets to avoid delays in field operations.
• Monitor market conditions and supplier capacity to mitigate risks.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and volume discounts to support objectives.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, and Accounts Payable.
• Maintain procurement records and cost coding for audits and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Procurement

Budgeting

Communication

Stakeholders

Education

Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management/Procurement

Tools

Explorer Eclipse

Job description

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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.

In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we’ve made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report , highlighting how we’re putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

You as a Purchasing Supervisor will:

• Manage, coach & develop a team of purchasers.
• Manage 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 supervisory 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.

Go ahead and be yourself. We’ll pay you for it!

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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