Strategic Procurement Leader for Construction Projects

Houle; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Competitive vacation policy

RRSP matching

Health and wellness reimbursements

Houle days off

Job summary

Houle is seeking a Manager, Procurement to lead our procurement team and shape the future of our supply chain. You will build supplier partnerships, advance systems, and ensure sourcing aligns with project needs and schedules.

As we advance manufacturing and integrated delivery, this role connects suppliers, data, and material planning to improve value, resilience, and execution across the business. Hybrid work options are available for eligible roles.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, purchasing, or category management.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams and developing people.
• Experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and managing commercial risk.
• Strong knowledge of construction, electrical, manufacturing, industrial, or project-based supply chains.
• Experience building supplier strategies, performance measures, and long-term partnerships.
• Experience improving procurement systems, processes, analytics, and data quality.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute company-wide procurement and supply chain strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Procurement team with clear accountability and consistent practices across regions.
• Build strategic relationships with distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers that create value beyond price.
• Lead complex negotiations, supplier agreements, rebates, and contract compliance.
• Develop category strategies to improve cost, quality, availability, service, and resilience.
• Partner with Estimating, Project Management, Operations, Manufacturing, and VDC on material strategies.
• Enable industrialized construction through standardization, BOM-driven procurement, kitting, and reliable supply.
• Improve forecasting, demand visibility, inventory strategy, and material planning across projects and locations.
• Establish supplier scorecards and procurement KPIs for cost, quality, delivery, risk, and service.
• Lead development, integration, and adoption of procurement systems and analytics.
• Develop procurement policies, governance, and training for scalable execution.
• Identify supply risks and value opportunities while meeting technical and project requirements.
• Lead change in a practical, people-focused way with continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Negotiation

People leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

SCMP designation/enrollment

Tools

JD Edwards

ERP systems

Job description

Houle is seeking a Manager, Procurement to lead our procurement team and shape the future of our supply chain. You will build supplier partnerships, advance systems, and ensure sourcing aligns with project needs and schedules.

As we advance manufacturing and integrated delivery, this role connects suppliers, data, and material planning to improve value, resilience, and execution across the business. Hybrid work options are available for eligible roles.