Purchasing Manager

**Subsidiary**: Colas Western Canada Inc.

**Terus Construction Ltd.** is an integrated road construction and materials manufacturing company, which has been building roads in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory for over 30 years through decentralized business centers.

Road construction, asphalt paving, aggregate production, hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete supply are the core activities. In addition, the Company acts as general contractor on civil construction projects, including excavation, utilities, concrete placement, sidewalks, and curbs, and in all kind of road construction related activities.

Over 800 jobs every year are performed through more than 20 decentralized business centers, such as highway rehabilitation, airport construction, industrial, municipal and commercial work, subdivisions. More than 550 employees are locally employed.

Terus Construction provides challenging and rewarding opportunities in an entrepreneurial, diverse, inclusive and respectful work environment. As our growth creates new career opportunities, likely there is the right one for you

**Job Summary**:
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Purchasing Manager to lead the implementation and refinement of our purchasing policy. As the Purchasing Manager at Terus Construction, you will play a vital role in ensuring seamless procurement processes, timely delivery of materials, cost optimization, and building strong and sustainable supplier relationships.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Purchasing Policy Development: Refinement of our existing purchasing policy ensuring it is aligned with the company's objectives, ensuring adherence to ethical practices and compliance with relevant regulations and Corporate Policies.
- Supplier Management: Identify and onboard reliable suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, and maintaining strong partnerships to secure the best quality materials and services.
- Cost Optimization: Work closely with project teams to optimize costs while ensuring materials' quality and timely availability.
- Streamlined Procurement Processes: Implement efficient procurement processes, utilizing technology and data analytics to improve overall effectiveness and reduce lead times.
- Purchase order management:

- Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks to minimize disruptions and maintain project timelines.
- Performance Monitoring: Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and report on the purchasing function's performance, providing regular updates to senior management.
- Training and Development: Conduct training sessions for employees across departments to raise awareness of the purchasing policy and best practices.
- Market Analysis: Stay updated with market trends, industry developments, and innovative solutions to capitalize on new opportunities and achieve competitive advantage.

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager in a high-volume environment, with a track record of policy development and implementation.
- Strong knowledge of construction materials, equipment, and services sourcing.
- Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain long-term supplier relationships.
- Extensive use of ERP systems that may include JD Edwards and Microsoft suite of products.
- Analytical mindset with the capability to drive data-based decisions and cost optimization.
- Effective communication skills to inspire and promote policy compliance throughout the organization.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A proactive and strategic approach to problem-solving.

**What's In It For You?**:

- Competitive and attractive salary package
- Option for Hybrid work (3 days in office, 2 days from home)
- Eligibility to participate in company bonus plan
- Educational assistance
- A comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Health Spending Account, etc.
- Employer matched pension plan
- Company sponsored professional development opportunities
- Participation in the various reward programs
- Excellent opportunities for professional growth

**Terus Construction Ltd.** offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization including competitive salary and benefits package, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

**Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment drug/alcohol testing.**

We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted.