Purchasing Agent

We are currently seeking a Purchasing Agent who has a love for construction with experience and knowledge of purchasing processes.

 The Purchasing Agent will work within the construction purchasing team in the procurement of commodities, supplies, equipment, and services required for the construction of multi-residential developments throughout Western Canada. They will utilize expert product knowledge to purchase goods and services at the most favourable price, while simultaneously building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers.

Your contributions to the team:

• Responsible for purchasing and distributing various commodities required for the construction of multi-residential developments
• Estimates values according to knowledge of market price
• Prepares purchase orders or bid requests
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services to determine source and take corrective action
• Supports engineers and estimators in preparations of estimates by contacting vendors for “budgetary pricing” for equipment and materials
• Able to communicate with vendors, head office and site staff
• Works in a schedule-driven environment
• Orders within budgets and avoids delay costs, including shipping
• Reviews quotes to determine product types and quantities required to meet site needs
• Arranges for transportation and/or storage of purchased products
• Communicates regularly with site receivers
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to be successful:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a purchaser
• Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing techniques and procedures
• Engineered Wood and lumber products knowledge considered an asset
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Sound judgment and shrewd decision-making skills
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Requires a high degree of professional integrity, ethics, and confidentiality
• Knowledge of accounting and budgetary practices and principles
• Strong skills for creating RFQ’s, correspondence, quotes, and other documentation
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
• Certification as a CPM, CSCP, APP, CPPB, CPPO, or equivalent would be an asset

Why Seymour Pacific?

Seymour Pacific Developments is an industry leader in building multi-family homes with unparalleled speed and efficiency. We develop and build over 1000 units a year by leveraging effective teamwork and industry expertise. We offer excellent wages and benefits, as well as a variety of training for employees who are motivated to succeed and want to expand their horizons.

Seymour Pacific Developments practices equal opportunity hiring and onboarding processes to ensure equal access and participation for everyone. We understand that we have a responsibility for ensuring a safe, dignified, and welcoming environment and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees irrespective of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. We believe in integrating people with disabilities into our workforce by removing barriers and meeting accessibility needs.