Position: Procurement Manager/Buyer
Reports to: Vice President of Procurement
Locations: BC, AB, MB, ON
Date: September 2025

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Procurement, the Procurement Manager/Buyer is responsible for providing, at the optimal level of efficiency, the leadership and management skills to the function of buying the merchandise offered by or through Timber Mart. But without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Procurement Manager/Buyer is responsible for providing the appropriate level of skills and dedication in the selection of products and suppliers within their assigned categories of products to meet and exceed Timber Mart market demands while ensuring target margin levels and maximum profitability are achieved while working in harmony with corporate goals. The Procurement Manager/Buyer is also responsible for product category review and analysis and developing strategic plans for product selection and competitive pricing to meet and exceed customer and member requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in French is a very strong asset
• College/University Degree in Business, Sales and Marketing
• 5-10 years’ experience in category management
• 5-10 years’ experience in Retail Sales

• Purchase materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization.
• Qualify vendors, evaluate bids, and negotiate prices and terms for purchased goods and services.
• Track purchases, monitor vendor quality, and maintain a current database of vendor information.
• Monitor competitors’ markets nationally and internationally in order to maintain a competitive standing in the marketplace.