MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Buyer on behalf of our client, a major organization in the building materials sector, for their Surrey, BC location.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career procurement professional looking to build their career within a large, complex organization. The Buyer will support a diverse procurement environment spanning seven product-line markets, approximately 80 sites and a wide variety of commodities, providing significant exposure to sourcing, stakeholder management and procurement strategy.
The ideal candidate brings 1+ year of experience in purchasing, procurement, logistics or supply chain and has the curiosity, initiative and analytical mindset to grow beyond transactional purchasing. This role is particularly well suited to someone who wants to learn, take on increasing responsibility and develop their career within procurement and the broader organization.
Location: Surrey, BC
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Schedule: Ideally 5 days per week in office, with approximately 5-10% local travel to company sites
Salary: $65,000-$80,000
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and company sites, providing procurement guidance and support.
- Review purchase requisitions for accuracy, completeness and alignment with procurement policies and procedures.
- Create and manage appropriate purchase orders for goods, services, utilities, capital expenditures, framework orders and other purchasing requirements.
- Support sourcing activities, including obtaining bids and requests for quotes in accordance with procurement policies.
- Work closely with managers, supervisors and internal stakeholders to ensure materials, goods and services are secured in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, reduce costs and increase procurement efficiency.
- Support supplier negotiations and local agreements to achieve favourable commercial outcomes.
- Manage parked purchase order invoices and ensure appropriate payment terms are applied.
- Support vendor creation, changes, deletions and extensions in collaboration with Procurement Specialists.
- Collect, analyze and provide procurement data and information requested by the Procurement Manager.
- Ensure compliance with established procurement strategies, policies and procedures.
- Procure materials and services with consideration for total cost of ownership, quality and availability.
- Maintain a strong customer-service approach when supporting internal stakeholders.
- Promote and adhere to company health, safety and environmental policies.
Qualifications
Must-Haves
- 1+ year of experience in purchasing, procurement, logistics, supply chain or a related environment. Strong recent graduates with relevant co-op or internship experience may also be considered.
- Post-secondary education in Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with procurement or purchasing activities beyond basic order processing or inventory management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to identify opportunities and support business decisions.
- Demonstrated initiative, curiosity and a genuine desire to learn and grow within a procurement environment.
- Comfortable building relationships and working directly with internal stakeholders across different business functions.
- SAP experience or experience with a comparable purchasing/procurement system.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability and willingness to travel locally approximately 5-10% of the time.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience within construction, building materials, mining, industrial or a similarly complex operating environment.
- Power BI experience, including data analysis, dashboard creation and reporting.
- Previous experience supporting sourcing, supplier negotiations or cost-saving initiatives.
- Experience using data to identify procurement opportunities and drive process improvements.
- An entrepreneurial or continuous-improvement mindset, demonstrated through professional experience, co-op placements or post-secondary projects.
Why Join
- Strong opportunity for career growth and internal advancement, with the previous three individuals in this role having progressed into other opportunities within the organization.
- Exposure to a highly varied procurement environment supporting approximately 80 sites across seven different product-line markets.
- Opportunity to work with a broad range of commodities, stakeholders and sourcing requirements.
- Strong mentorship and the opportunity to develop procurement, negotiation, analytical and stakeholder-management skills.
- 2 weeks of vacation.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Employer RRSP contributions of approximately 2-5% depending on experience, with employees able to contribute up to an additional 5%.
- Employee stock purchase program offering a 15% discount on the lower stock price for the applicable purchase period.
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About MatchBox
Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.
Equal Opportunities
MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
Work Permits
Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.
Further Consideration
We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.
Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com
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