Sourcing and Logistics Lead

Design Build Solutions; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Build Solutions Ltd. seeks an experienced procurement professional for their international operations. This role entails developing logistical plans, vendor evaluations, and collaboration with project teams to drive procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in logistics and construction procurement, with a preference for multilingual applicants, especially in Mandarin.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Extended benefits program

Employer matched retirement savings options

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Employee recognition program

Employee perks discount program

Opportunities for sector innovation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in logistics, international procurement, or supply chain management.
• Resourceful and self-directed.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop logistical plans for international shipping and customs.
• Conduct detailed vendor research and evaluations.
• Collaborate with project teams on procurement needs.

Skills

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

Planning

Vendor Management

Multilingual (Mandarin preferred)

Education

Degree or Diploma in business, economics, supply chain management

Job description

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Driver of organizational effectiveness in support of people aspiring to do great things

Design Build Solutions Ltd. specializes in building communities for aging-in-place. We stand apart from other companies through our creativity, agility, and forward-thinking approach. We are constantly evolving to meet the needs of our industry and provide innovative solutions for the senior housing sector.

We are seeking an experienced procurement or supply chain professional to be a key contributor to our international procurement operations. This role is perfect for someone skilled in logistics, planning, and supply chain management, who enjoys digging into details, exploring new strategies, and delivering results with accuracy.

What you will do:

• Develop logistical plans in close coordination with operations, including international shipping, customs regulations, and port-of-call requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to fully understand procurement needs and clarify ambiguous or high-level requirements.
• Conduct detailed research to identify and evaluate potential vendors, both locally and internationally.
• Compile data-driven sourcing options to support informed decision-making.
• Assist with vendor selection, contract negotiation, and purchase execution under the direction of the Procurement Manager and Design Consultant.
• Monitor and expedite orders proactively and resolve issues that impact delivery timelines.
• In collaboration with site project teams, ensure received goods match specifications and reconcile inventory for each project.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long-term procurement goals.

Your experience & abilities

• Construction Procurement experience in a developer - design build business model.
• Multilingual, especially in Mandarin, is strongly preferred to support communication with international vendors.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in logistics, international procurement, or supply chain management.
• Resourceful and self-directed with knowledge of procurement regulations, industry standards, and compliance requirements in the construction sector.
• Comfortable adapting procurement strategies to the dynamic needs of a global market.

Education:

• Degree or Diploma in business, economics, supply chain management, or a related field.

What we offer:

In addition to exciting, progressive, and meaningful work, we can guarantee the following:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Extended benefits program
• Employer matched retirement savings options
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee recognition program
• Employee perks discount program
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation
• Unlimited storytelling and friendships

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Manufacturing

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