Buyer

Company Description

Building Better. MODUS is a leader in Western Canada in the design, build and delivery of pre-fabricated building solutions for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial applications. Our construction methods and standards deliver not only superior performance to meet project requirements, but also demonstrate durability, energy efficiency and enhanced occupant health and safety. We have built over 4,000 modular structures for use in Alberta, BC, SK, the Yukon and Northwest Territories. These structures are in use at over 900 locations serving the education, accommodation, telecommunication, quick service restaurant and oil & gas sectors. We are currently expanding into the Residential, Hotel and Agricultural Grow industries.

Role Description

As a member of the Procurement team, the Buyer will be responsible for planning, coordinating and buying goods and services to support manufacturing and construction projects. This role reports to the Director, Supply Chain. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented team player who will oversee the entire order process. You will review proposals, negotiate prices, select the best suppliers, analyze trends, follow up with placed orders, verify delivery, approve payment, and maintain necessary records.

Location:

This role is office based at our 135,000 square feet manufacturing facility 20 minutes North of Calgary in Crossfield, Alberta, strategically located near a High Load Corridor which allows us to transport loads up to 9 meters high to many parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan, BC, and the United States. Our employees live in Calgary, Airdrie and surrounding communities.

Responsibilities

• Work with buyers and procurement team to source the best quality products
• Negotiate contracts with vendors; establish new and ongoing relationships with suppliers
• Plan and implement a logistical strategy to meet targets
• Assisting with logistics, inventory maintenance, shipping, material handling and returns of products
• Contribute to purchasing strategy, policy and procedures, and make draft recommendations to the Director.
• Purchase with the understanding of market trends with respect to commodities and consumables ensuring that our costing is competitive for the customers that we serve
• Identifying cost reduction opportunities and conducting market validations of current arrangements by obtaining competitive quotes with negotiation
• Maintain detailed records
• Ensure sound purchasing policies, procedures and strategies are followed and consistent with those employed within the company
• Improving the supply chain performance and seek out any innovations that could be made to improve the process, costs and quality deliverables
• Develop and maintain purchasing schedules, ensuring material is ordered and received in coordination with the overall project schedules
• Build strong relationships internally and externally
• Manage and minimize risks that may affect or disrupt the supply chain
• Foster continuous improvement/KAIZEN initiatives internally and with key vendors to reduce cost
• Optimize working capital levels by ensuring the right inventory at the right time at the right price

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in procurement of Construction materials
• Qualification in supply chain management or equivalent
• Strong negotiating skills
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organization skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment with high levels of integrity, tact, and maturity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel)
• Understanding of General Commercial Construction or General Contracting
• Understanding of Modular Construction would be an asset
• Experience with buying lumber would be an asset

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health and benefits plan
• RRSP contribution matching program

COLLABORATION

We communicate in a kind, inclusive, and empathetic manner to our customers and each other while working for a common purpose.

ACCOUNTABILITY

We are honest, ethical, and transparent. We work together to do the right thing with integrity.

RESPECT

We treat ourselves and others with respect and value inclusivity.

EXCELLENCE

We take ownership and pride in all that we do and deliver high-quality, innovative solutions.

SAFETY

We place a safe work environment at the center of all that we do; we all own safety.

We thank everyone for their application; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.