<p>Our client a well‑established national organization in the construction sector seeking a strategic and experienced procurement leader to oversee purchasing operations across Canada. This role will drive sourcing strategy, cost optimization, supplier performance, and team leadership to support large‑scale construction project delivery.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the development and execution of national procurement strategies across multiple divisions.</li><li>Build and maintain strong, high-performing supplier partnerships to ensure reliability, quality, and competitiveness.</li><li>Negotiate national agreements, pricing structures, and service-level expectations.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Project Management, Estimating, and Operations—to forecast and align material needs.</li><li>Implement, enhance, and leverage ERP-based procurement processes.</li><li>Monitor market conditions, supply chain risks, and industry trends; establish proactive mitigation plans.</li><li>Track and report KPIs related to cost reductions, supply lead times, vendor performance, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Lead and mentor a distributed procurement team across regional offices.</li><li>Ensure compliance with corporate policies, safety requirements, and relevant regulatory standards.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a well-established wholesale distribution company in the Mississauga area, is seeking a<strong> </strong>Buyer<strong> </strong>to support purchasing activities and ensure optimal inventory levels across a diverse product portfolio. This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and strong supplier coordination are essential. As a Buyer, you will be responsible for purchasing products, monitoring inventory, analyzing demand, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely and cost‑effective replenishment. You will play a key role in maintaining product availability by leveraging forecasting tools, reviewing sales trends, and identifying opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Monitor inventory levels and replenish stock to prevent shortages or excess.</li><li>Review sales trends and support demand forecasting for purchasing decisions.</li><li>Issue purchase orders and coordinate deliveries with suppliers.</li><li>Negotiate pricing and terms within established guidelines.</li><li>Resolve delivery delays, backorders, and supply issues.</li><li>Maintain accurate purchasing records in SAGE300 (or similar ERP).</li><li>Collaborate with sales, warehouse, and finance to align purchasing with business needs.</li><li>Support cost‑saving initiatives and vendor performance improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
