Purchaser

2 days ago

New Westminster BC VM L, Canada Nikolai Manufacturing Inc Full time $66,000 - $71,000 per year

Over the past 40+ years Nikolai Mfg. Inc. has built a reputation for creating award winning architectural millwork. We are known for our innovation, and quality that makes people say wow We're proud to work with a wide variety of partners and clients, including numerous fortune 500 companies. If you're passionate about creating high end architectural millwork products and want to be part of an exceptional team, we want to hear from you.

At Nikolai, We Build Outside the Box.

The Purchaser is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring all materials, hardware, and services required for custom millwork and cabinetry project.

This position ensures that all purchasing activities meet project timelines, quality standards, and cost objectives.

The purchaser works closely with project managers, engineering, estimating managers, and production teams to maintain efficient material flow.

Key Responsibilities

1. Material Procurement & Planning

  • Source and purchase lumber, veneers, sheet goods, hardware, finishes, and other millwork components.

  • Review project drawings and cut lists to determine accurate material requirements.

  • Coordinate purchase orders to align with production schedules and delivery timelines.

  • Maintain appropriate inventory levels for commonly used items.

2. Supplier Management

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors.

  • Obtain competitive quotes and negotiate pricing and delivery schedules.

  • Evaluate supplier performance for quality, reliability, and responsiveness.

  • Identify and qualify new suppliers to ensure cost-effective and high- quality sourcing.

3. Cost Control & Documentation

  • Prepare and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policy.

  • Track orders and reconcile packing slips, and backorders

  • Monitor material pricing to assist estimating management on project budgeting.

4. Collaboration & Communication

  • Work closely with project management, engineers, estimating managers, and shop teams to anticipate material needs.

  • Communicate lead times, substitutions, or material delays proactively.

  • Support project teams in value engineering and alternative product sourcing.

  • Attend production meetings as required.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 2-5 years' experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in architectural millwork, cabinetry.

  • Strong understanding of woodworking materials, hardware, and finishing products.

  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.

  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Vision, Medical, Dental, increased benefits with years of employment

  • Health Spending Account

  • Yearly Profit Sharing

  • Free inhouse Café, fully stocked, coffee, tea, hot chocolate

  • Monthly employee lunches

  • Monthly incentives, sporting events tickets, tournaments

  • On-site parking

  • Employee Referral Bonus program

  • Growth Opportunities, we are a company that promotes from within

  • Flex work schedule – Every other weekend is a LONG WEEKEND at Nikolai

  • Salary $66,000 - $71,000 depending on experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $66,000.00-$71,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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