Strategic Purchasing Lead – Construction Materials

Convoy Supply Ltd; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programs

Telemedicine Services

Retirement saving plans

Employee referral bonuses

Paid training and development

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Job summary

Convoy Supply Ltd in Saskatchewan is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement, vendor management, and cost control across branches. You will oversee purchasing processes, align with policies, and partner with Sales, Operations, Inventory, Finance, and Branch leadership.

The role emphasizes data integrity, accurate pricing, and supplier relationships, with a focus on continuous improvement, budgeting, and cost reduction.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Business Administration or related field.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory management preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily purchasing activities to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of products and materials.
• Monitor branch purchasing activity and identify unusual spending trends, pricing discrepancies, or purchasing concerns.
• Ensure purchasing practices align with company policies, operational needs, and budget expectations.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and purchasing efficiencies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to support service quality, competitive pricing, and issue resolution.
• Review and approve new vendor set-up requests, including assessment of business need, credit requirements, and product alignment.
• Maintain vendor information, agreements, and purchasing terms within company systems.
• Coordinate and manage vendor allocation programs across branches.
• Maintain accurate vendor pricing and landed costs within company systems.
• Communicate pricing updates and cost changes to Branch Managers, Inventory, and Accounts Payable teams.
• Collaborate with Sales and Branch Managers to establish and maintain vendor pricing structures and customer programs.
• Monitor purchasing costs and support cost-control initiatives across the business.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Budgeting

Analytics

Reporting

Education

Business Administration degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Convoy Supply Ltd in Saskatchewan is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement, vendor management, and cost control across branches. You will oversee purchasing processes, align with policies, and partner with Sales, Operations, Inventory, Finance, and Branch leadership.

The role emphasizes data integrity, accurate pricing, and supplier relationships, with a focus on continuous improvement, budgeting, and cost reduction.