Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma in Architecture, Supply Chain, or related field
Strong understanding of construction, procurement, and estimating processes
Knowledge of Newstar purchasing functions and ERP systems
Estimating experience is a plus
Proficient in MS Office Excel; experience with BuildPro or OLS preferred
Responsibilities
Monitor construction releases and coordinate timely purchase orders
Identify and recommend process improvements for operational excellence
Collaborate with various departments to maintain the Product Library
Review architectural plans and scopes of work for accurate purchase orders
Liaise with trade partners and internal teams to ensure compliance
Communicate purchasing needs proactively with Superintendents and Managers
Resolve invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable and Vendors
Lead and develop the purchasing team through hiring and evaluation
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training
Collaborative work environment
Engagement with diverse teams across the organization
Potential for process improvement initiatives
Involvement in innovative product offerings
Full Job Description
Purchasing - Purchasing Manager
The Purchasing Manager leads the team on ensuring timely and accurate generation of all contract purchase orders for the end-to-end construction production. This includes, but is not limited to identifying, recommending, and implementing process improvements that ensures timely delivery of materials, trades and services across our construction sites in accordance to schedules and budgets.
What we are looking for:
Post-secondary Bachelor's Degree, College Diploma in Architecture, Supply Chain or relevant field of study
Excellent knowledge of construction, procurement, and estimating processes and procedures
Understands and demonstrates knowledge of core Newstar purchasing functions and their subsidiary impacts across the ERP framework
Estimating experience is considered an asset
Strong MS Office Excel skills with experience using BuildPro or OLS
What You'll Be Doing Each Day
Monitoring of construction releases in conjunction with interior design appointments for timely release of purchase orders to the field
Drives operational excellence by continuously identifying and recommending opportunities to improve processes, systems, procedures, and policies within the purchasing team
Works collaboratively with the Manager, Business Process, and Décor to develop, research, create and maintain the Product Library and set up of new Décor offerings.
Review scopes of work, architectural plans, and pricing to confirm accurate issuance of purchase orders through Newstar.
Liaison with trade partners, Construction, Marketing, Customer Service and Décor to ensure trade partners have the appropriate information to fulfill contractual obligations
Communicates proactively and regularly with Superintendents and Managers on upcoming purchasing needs
Works with team, Accounts Payable and Vendors to resolve escalated invoice discrepancies
Hires, develops, evaluates, and motivates purchasing team
