Senior Construction Purchasing Lead

EllisDon Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Lead to guide a team of purchasers and own the full procurement cycle across multiple projects. You will review requirements, evaluate budgets, and coordinate with suppliers, project managers, and finance to ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries.

The role demands experience in heavy civil procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage high-volume demands while mitigating risks. A collaborative, results-driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of purchasing experience, with 3–5 years in construction.
• Previous lead experience is highly valued.
• Experience with equipment shop pushing and Explorer Eclipse is a plus.
• Experience supporting self-performing heavy civil and infrastructure projects.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage high-volume purchasing demands with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach & develop a team of purchasers.
• Lead full purchasing cycle: requisition review, budget evaluation, quotes, PO creation, expediting, delivery, and issue resolution.
• Execute high-volume purchasing across multiple projects with cost effectiveness and responsiveness.
• Review project requirements, schedules, budgets, and lead times to reduce delays.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier capacity, and long-lead items to mitigate risks.
• Analyze purchasing trends and supplier options for cost savings and better contracts.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and service partners.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery schedules, rebates, and discounts.
• Collaborate with PMs, Superintendents, Estimators, Equipment Manager, Operations, and Finance.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate PO maintenance and timely payments.
• Maintain procurement records, quotations, supplier documentation, and cost coding.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Supply chain management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Contract terms

Forecasting

Education

Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Explorer Eclipse

ERP system knowledge

Job description

EllisDon Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Lead to guide a team of purchasers and own the full procurement cycle across multiple projects. You will review requirements, evaluate budgets, and coordinate with suppliers, project managers, and finance to ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries.

The role demands experience in heavy civil procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage high-volume demands while mitigating risks. A collaborative, results-driven mindset is essential.