Purchasing Agent, Senior
- Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
$70,000 to $80,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $70,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 6+ years of purchasing experience in architectural metals, glazing, building envelope, construction, or manufacturing.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Location: Niagara Falls, ON
Company Background
For over 60 years, BV Glazing and Quest Windows have helped shape North America’s most iconic skylines. From Toronto to Texas, we are vertically integrated to design, engineer, manufacture and install the complete building envelope with today’s most ambitious developers. Serving both residential and commercial construction markets across Canada and the United States, we pride ourselves in delivering exceptional quality and innovation. At BVGlazing Systems our mission is to Build Value in everything we do. This philosophy drives our commitment to:
- Deliver cutting edge solutions to our customers.
- Foster the professional growth and development of our team members.
- Uphold excellence through training, education and innovation.
BVGlazing Systems is seeking an experienced Senior Purchasing Agent to lead procurement activities for complex glazing, window, railing, and building envelope projects. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Senior Purchasing Agent will be responsible for sourcing materials, negotiating supplier agreements, managing procurement budgets, and ensuring materials are delivered on time to support manufacturing and project schedules. This role works closely with Estimating, Project Management, Manufacturing, and suppliers to drive cost savings, mitigate risk, and support successful project execution.
What’s In It For You
- Opportunity to be part of an exciting company at the cutting edge of the construction industry.
- Competitive compensation plan.
- Be a part of a company that is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment.
- We’ve got your health and future in mind!
- Participate in the comprehensive benefits package including Extended Healthcare Benefits.
- Vacation accrual plan.
- Work/life balance with short Friday’s year around.
- Goodlife Fitness discount program.
- Company sponsored perks.
- Participate upon hire in a company match RSP/DPSP program (2-year vesting period).
- Voluntary participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) as per company policy.
- Lead purchasing activities for large and complex projects.
- Develop sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements.
- Manage project buyouts, budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting.
- Coordinate material deliveries to support production and project schedules.
- Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements to ensure purchasing compliance.
- Monitor supplier performance, quality, and delivery commitments.
- Identify and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks.
- Lead resolution of material shortages, delivery issues, and supplier escalations.
- Manage procurement impacts associated with project changes and revisions.
- Prepare procurement status reports and provide updates to stakeholders.
- Mentor and support junior purchasing team members.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving opportunities.
- Minimum 6+ years of purchasing experience in architectural metals, glazing, building envelope, construction, or manufacturing.
- Experience managing procurement for large-scale and complex projects.
- Previously Glass ordering experience would be an asset.
- Strong knowledge of architectural metal, glazing, aluminum, railing, and related construction materials.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP and CAD experience considered an asset.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior purchasers is considered an asset.
Additional Information We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with BVG. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.
Training & Onboarding We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.
Interview Process We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. In compliance with the AODA, all reasonable accommodations will be made available upon request from candidates with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and you require an accommodation due to a disability please discuss with the Manager scheduling your interview.
Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead procurement for complex construction and building-envelope projects, including sourcing materials, negotiating supplier agreements, managing budgets, and coordinating deliveries. Monitor supplier performance and procurement risks, resolve supply issues, report status to stakeholders, and support junior team members and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Requires at least six years of purchasing experience in architectural metals, glazing, building envelope, construction, or manufacturing, including procurement for large and complex projects. Candidates should know relevant construction materials, interpret architectural drawings and specifications, and have strong negotiation and vendor-management skills; a related diploma or degree is preferred.
Skills
- Procurement
- Strategic Sourcing
- Negotiation
- Contract Management
- Budget Management
- Cost Forecasting
- Cost Reporting
- Architectural Drawings Interpretation
- Specification Review
- Vendor Management
- Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
- Material Delivery Coordination
- Supplier Performance Monitoring
- Microsoft Office
- Mentoring
Benefits
- Extended Healthcare Benefits
- Vacation Accrual Plan
- Work-Life Balance
- Goodlife Fitness Discount
- Company-Sponsored Perks
- Company-Match RSP/DPSP Program
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Logistics
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Agreements
- Contract Negotiation
- Project Buyouts
- Procurement Budgets
- Cost Forecasting
- Cost Reporting
- Architectural Metals
- Glazing
- Glass Ordering
- Aluminum
- Railing
- Building Envelope
- Construction Materials
- Architectural Drawings
- Project Specifications
- Supplier Performance
- Supply Chain Risk
- Material Shortages
- Delivery Coordination
- Project Changes
- Microsoft Office
- ERP
- CAD
- Manufacturing
- Construction Management
- Continuous Improvement