Business Operating Name: Richmond Elevator

Legal Name (if different from Operating): Richmond Elevator Maintenance Ltd.

Position Title: Purchaser/Procurement

Number of Available Position(s): 1

Terms of Employment: permanent, full-time,

Hours per week: 40 hrs/week

Wage: $41 per hour

Benefits: extended health benefit. Casual dress. Paid time off

Language of work: English

Company Business Address:

12091 #5 Rd., Richmond, BC
Canada V7A 4E9

Work Location: Greater Vancouver area and Vancouver Island

Company Profile:
The largest independent elevator maintenance company in Canada. During this time, our reputation for quality has led us to become the leader in elevator manufacturing, providing high-rise traction packages, as well as low-rise hydraulic packages for commercial, freight, service, hospital and residential use.

Job Description and Responsibilities:
1. Organize and control the purchasing activity of the service and manufacturing arm of the company

2. Select Best supplier to accommodate pricing and timing

3. Assess cost of goods and services
4. Enforce purchasing rules and regulations, scrutinize and control quantity requested

5. Final negotiation of price offer

6. Discuss and suggest with Engineers, Shop Supervisors and Construction Supervisors for product development and special requests.

7. Coordinate with Accounts Payable for payment schedules

8. Approve Invoices before processing of payments

9. Process return of merchandise and coordinate reimbursements

10. Input observations and clarifications before a decision is made

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Spot red flags to avoid over stock and unnecessary requests

12. Help company balance finance vs assets

13. Double check measurements of Elevator Items for customization before sending to bidders

14. Inform Sales, Service, Shop and site supervisors for price changes

15. Perpetual searching for best price available

16. Maintain relationships with existing vendors and develop new ones

17. Provide various information to various departments as needed

18. Update District managers for elevator items ETA

18. Search and Purchase Elevator Parts current and obsolete and suggest alternatives and options

19. Purchase general, unique and customized materials and services

20. Assess requisition for tools, equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased

21. Accepts quotations, review and award Purchase Orders to the best option

22. Coordinate delivery schedules and contact suppliers if a problem arises

23. Research, educate and understand new items encountered always.

24. Evaluate, compute, order and coordinate Elevator Ropes for maintenance change

25. Discuss with various internal stakeholders and fully understand and clarify their requirements and needs

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Coordinate with warehouse for incoming delivery schedule and space allocation

27. Help Accounts payable verify invoices to items received

Skills Requirements:

- Minimum 3–5 years of procurement or purchasing experience in manufacturing, construction, industrial, engineering, or service industries.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Experience purchasing industrial equipment, elevator components, mechanical parts, electrical components, or construction materials.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and product requirements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and TOTAL ERP System
- Knowledge in inventory control, procurement best practices, and supply chain processes

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a rapid-paced environment

· Second Language is an asset

Education Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field preferred; relevant experience may substitute education requirement
- Certificate in SiteReady BC

Contact information/how to apply:

Diana DiGiuseppe

Email resume to: [email protected]

[email protected]

Pay: $41.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Purchaser/Procurement (Canada)
🏢 Richmond Elevator Maintenance
📍 Canada