Manage high-volume purchasing for PME Inc.’s heavy civil work, using market analysis and supplier relationships to protect project schedules.

The Purchasing Lead oversees procurement across multiple construction entities and active projects within the EllisDon group. Responsibilities include reviewing requirements, evaluating budgets and quotes, awarding suppliers, tracking orders, and coordinating deliveries. You will monitor availability, capacity, and long-lead materials while identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Execute high-volume purchasing across multiple active construction projects
- Monitor suppliers, material availability, capacity, and long-lead items
- Analyze forecasts and purchasing trends for savings opportunities
- Build relationships with suppliers,



manufacturers, distributors, and rental providers
- Coordinate procurement with project and operational stakeholders

Requirements:

- Five to eight years of purchasing experience required
- Three to five years of construction purchasing experience
- Knowledge of materials, equipment, rentals, and Western Canadian markets
- Ability to manage competing priorities and time-sensitive requirements
- Previous lead experience strongly favored

Bring heavy civil procurement, market knowledge, and supplier relationship skills to PME Inc.’s project purchasing team.

📌 Heavy Civil Purchasing Manager (Fort Saskatchewan)
🏢 EllisDon
📍 Fort Saskatchewan