Purchasing Manager – Metals Type: In-Office, Full-Time, Permanent, Regina Saskatchewan Our client is a well-established, privately held organization with a significant presence across North America and international operations in Australia and New Zealand. With a strong reputation within the manufacturing and equipment industry, the organization continues to grow through innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to delivering high-quality products to its customers. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative procurement team and take ownership of a critical category supporting multiple product lines and manufacturing operations.

The Purchasing

Manager – Metals will play an important role in shaping sourcing strategies, strengthening supplier partnerships, managing contracts and pricing, and identifying opportunities to improve cost and value across the organization. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a large, complex organization while working closely with suppliers and internal teams across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and product planning. As the Purchasing Manager – Metals, you will take strategic ownership of the organization's metals category, ensuring competitive sourcing, strong supplier relationships, effective contracts, and market-informed pricing.

Strategic

Procurement &

• Sourcing Analyze spend, market conditions, supplier data, and business requirements to identify opportunities for cost savings, improved value, and supply optimization. Lead sourcing initiatives, including supplier identification, evaluation, RFQs, RFPs, negotiations,



and contract development. Maintain current knowledge of steel and metals markets to support competitive pricing and informed procurement decisions. Supplier &

• Contract Management Negotiate pricing, contracts, agreements, commercial terms, and pricing frameworks to support business objectives. Monitor supplier performance, compliance, quality, delivery, and adherence to contractual commitments. Lead supplier performance reviews and work collaboratively with suppliers to resolve issues and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Work closely with engineering, operations, plant teams, product planning, and other internal stakeholders to understand material requirements and develop effective sourcing strategies. Provide market intelligence, supplier insights, and procurement recommendations to leadership and internal business partners. Analysis &

• Continuous Improvement Use spend and supplier data to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and areas for improvement. Track and report measurable financial benefits and procurement performance. Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, supplier performance, and overall category management. Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance,



Engineering, or a related discipline is an asset

• Several years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain, with strong knowledge of the steel and metals industry.

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of steel and metals markets, supplier networks, pricing, and market trends.

Experience with strategic sourcing, category management, RFQs/RFPs, contract management, and supplier performance. Robust analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend, pricing, and supplier data.

Experience with Power BI, Baan, or similar systems is an asset. Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with the ability to be appropriately assertive while maintaining positive supplier relationships. Collaborative team player who is comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, manufacturing, and product planning teams.

Highly organized and able to independently manage and take ownership of a critical procurement category. We are proud to apply principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all our recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. In accordance with Canadian immigration laws, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

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📌 Purchasing Manager (Full Time) (Regina)
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