Project Buyer - Construction

As a Project Buyer, you'll be an integral part of our Design & Construction Team, reporting directly to the Procurement and Supply Chain Manager. Your key duties will include:

• Develop extensive knowledge of construction material products, including production, distribution, and availability, as well as millwork, case goods, finishing materials, and furnishings.
• Queries vendors/suppliers on lead times and pricing in preparation for completing purchase orders.
• Ensure all purchase orders are placed and deliveries are verified.
• Coordinate and manage logistics effectively to meet changing project schedules.
• Follow up with vendors to address any discrepancies and resolves damage/loss issues with vendors, carriers and receiving locations.
• Develop and implement strategic purchasing plans for current and future projects.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of vendor contacts, compare suppliers, and identify new ones.
• Conduct necessary background checks to grant vendors access to the company.
• Ensure all purchased materials align with approved plans, specifications, drawings, and applicable building codes to maintain high-quality standards.
• Perform general administrative and recordkeeping tasks, such as reviewing and distributing documentation, preparing correspondence and meeting minutes, and maintaining files, logs, drawings, specifications, submittals, and RFIs.
• Meet service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and team members, fostering strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, both internal and external.
• Demonstrate creativity, resourcefulness, proactivity, and innovation in work.
• Streamline vendor distribution processes to construction sites.
• Review vendor agreements and collaborate with other internal departments where possible to leverage synergies.
• Identify and eliminate non-value-added processes and procedures.
• Support creating procurement policies and procedures and take part in the creation of requirements for equipment, products, or other materials.
• Support creating and maintaining a tracking system for material specifications and costs for construction material related to FF&E and other categories as needed.
• Support brand development of projects with scope directly related to future construction projects.
• Participate in strategic procurement initiatives, such as new product introductions and sourcing new strategic vendor partners.
• Support the growth and development of the company culture and professionally represent Northland Properties.
• Performs other duties as required

What are we looking for?

• 2-5 years of related work experience in similar roles or a combination of work experience and relevant education will be a strong asset.
• Experience in price negotiation
• Good working knowledge of MS Office, especially Microsoft Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, and Word.
• High-level organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Great interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented, versatile, and flexible, with excellent creative and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, with good initiative and a strong work ethic.

What do you get?

• Extended family Health care, including vision, dental, and Group Life Insurance.
• Yearly bonus opportunities.
• Retirement Saving Plan (RRSP) after a year of employment.
• Flexible schedule, with possibility of hybrid work.
• Employee discounts across the Northland-owned hotels and resorts.
• 25% discount at selected restaurants for up to 6 people.
• ½ price passes/lift tickets at Grouse Mountain and Revelstoke Mountain Resort for up to 4 people.
• HumanaCare free mental health support & counselling.
• Contribute to a unique construction model focused on teamwork and cooperation.
• Be a valued member of a team in an organization with unparalleled opportunities.
• Collaborative, friendly working environment with a fun and inclusive culture.

*** We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application.

*** You must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply as the employer does not have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support a foreign worker.