Procurement Administrator, Parts & Materials
Job Description
Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Boardwalk provides Canadians with a quality, comfortable, home living experience. We offer rental apartments and townhouses that come in a wide breadth of shapes, sizes and sets of amenities. We operate over 34,000 units across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Quebec.

Boardwalk recognizes our Associates as our most valuable asset. We are proud to provide these amazing benefits:

Competitive wages

Access to on-demand pay – get your money as soon as you earned it through Dayforce Wallet

Profit-sharing

Flexible group medical and dental

Fitness and Wellness reimbursement

Training and Development allowance

Group RRSP matching

Up to 20% rental discounts, and more!

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By effectively managing these responsibilities, the Procurement Administrator, Parts & Materials contributes to the overall success of Boardwalk by ensuring properties are well-maintained, projects are completed on time and within budget, and our Resident Member satisfaction is maintained.

Responsibilities:

Utilize our in-house proprietary software programs in adherence to Boardwalk’s policies and procedures (Job management, PO issuance, etc.)

Supplier Sourcing and Selection: Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, soliciting quotes, and conducting interviews to ensure they meet the company's quality and cost requirements

Supplier Negotiation: Negotiating pricing, and service levels with suppliers to secure favorable agreements for the company

Relationship Management: Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers as well as internal and external stakeholders to ensure open communication, prompt response times, and reliable service delivery

Performance Monitoring: Regularly assessing the performance of our suppliers through key performance indicators (KPIs) ETA timeliness,



order fulfillment and cost

Efficiency Improvements: Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency in supplier selection, purchase orders, and overall project management

Cost Management: Monitoring project budgets, tracking expenses, and finding ways to optimize costs without compromising on the quality of the parts and materials we purchase

Project Management: Overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they stay on track, and addressing any challenges or delays that arise

Vendor Performance Reviews: Conducting periodic performance reviews with suppliers to discuss their performance, address concerns, and set goals for improvement

Data Analysis and Reporting: Collecting and analyzing data related to supplier and product performance, and costs to provide regular reports to management for informed decision-making

Emergency Response: Developing and implementing procedures for addressing urgent maintenance issues and coordinating parts and material purchases for emergency repairs

Trend Analysis: Staying informed about industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in property management and maintenance to ensure the company remains competitive and up to date

Communication: Collaborating with internal teams, property managers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination of parts and material requests

Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of purchase orders, work orders, invoices, and correspondence with suppliers for future reference and auditing purposes

Feedback Loop: Collecting feedback from property managers,



residents, and other stakeholders to continuously improve supplier services and overall customer satisfaction

Vendor Diversity: Promoting diversity and inclusion by seeking out a variety of suppliers to fulfill our needs

Risk Management: Identifying potential risks associated with supplier performance, project delays, or cost overruns, and implementing strategies to mitigate these risks

Experience and Educational Requirements:

Knowledge of French is an asset

Post-secondary education preferred – Supply Chain focus

Home Building / Construction purchasing experience preferred

Technical Requirements:

Intermediate proficiency with MS Office (Word, Visio, and Outlook)

Ability to do basic financial analysis

Non-Technical Requirements:

Motivated to meet metrics and deadlines

Ability to accept and apply feedback from Leaders

Superior communication skills (written and verbal)

Superior Service provided to both internal and external customers

Strong organizational and planning skills

Must be a self-starter/take initiative

Strong reading and interpretation skills (experience reading contracts)

Must be analytical – be able to analyze various options and take appropriate action

Solid attention to detail

Ability to work independently and professionally

Must be honest and energetic

Must be able to work within a team as well as independently

Must be capable of quickly learning new skills and grasping new concepts (i.e., must be able to quickly understand the function of parts/requested jobs and be able to quickly learn to ask the right questions)

Ability to demonstrate fiscal responsibility

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Offers of employment will be contingent on satisfactory Security Background Checks, Reference Checks, and Pre-employment Physical Testing where applicable.

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📌 Procurement Administrator, Parts & Materials (Alberta)
🏢 Bwalk
📍 Alberta