Purchasing Supervisor

24 EllisDon Industrial Inc.; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to lead a team of purchasers and drive procurement excellence across multiple projects. You will manage the full purchasing cycle, align with project schedules and budgets, and ensure timely delivery of materials for self-performing heavy civil construction.

You will coach staff, optimize supplier performance, negotiate terms, and collaborates with project managers, superintendents, estimators, and finance to minimize delays and maximize value for

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Logistics, Construction Management, Commerce, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination may be considered.
• Minimum 5–8 years of purchasing experience, including 3–5 years within the construction industry.
• Previous supervisory experience will be a heavily favoured asset.
• Experience with 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 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 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 internal teams and external suppliers.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including setting priorities, delegation, coaching, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• 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 with multiple active projects while maintaining accuracy, cost effectiveness, and responsiveness.
• Review project requirements, schedules, budgets, and lead times to identify procurement needs and reduce delays to field operations.
• Monitor market conditions, material availability, supplier capacity, and long-lead items to mitigate risks.
• Analyze purchasing trends, project forecasts, and supplier options to identify opportunities for cost savings and preferred supplier arrangements.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and service partners.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery schedules, service agreements, rebates, and volume discounts to support objectives.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Equipment Manager, Operations leaders, and Finance to align procurement with schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure PO accuracy and timely downstream payment processing.
• Maintain procurement records, purchase orders, quotations, supplier documentation, and cost coding for reporting and audits.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or degree in related field

Tools

Equipment shop experience

Explorer Eclipse

Job description

Connect with us LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. 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 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.

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 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 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 internal teams and external suppliers.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to set priorities, delegate work, coach team members, hold others accountable, and support a productive team environment.

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. We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates.

EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. From our employees to clients, subcontractors, partners, and our considerable network of contacts, building strong, resilient relationships is the key to our success.

We build on great relationships. We pride ourselves on being great people to work with. Guided by our shared values of trust, complete openness, and mutual respect and accountability, we’ve built a construction services company known for our people and integrity. We exist to provide great careers to one another. With us you can expect to continually evolve your career, benefitting from mentorship at every level and working collaboratively with other teams to expand your knowledge and experience. Values-based leadership. EllisDon’s culture and approach to business is a reflection of our core values and principles: freedom, trust, complete openness, mutual accountability, entrepreneurial enthusiasm, integrity and mutual respect.