Purchasing Manager - Construction & Developments

Who We Are

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization.  We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve.  And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That’s Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Review, monitor and support all construction tenders.
• Lead and establish unit pricing for civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, flooring, finishing and general carpentry items.
• Establish major construction material contracts pertaining to signage, boilers, panels, lighting, lighting controls, building controls and others.
• Plan and execute a Utility strategy for gas, water and electricity for all properties across North America.
• Review and support of all facility service contract that pertain to but not limited to landscaping, janitorial, and network services for all properties.
• Analyze spend portfolio and determine overall procurement approach for assigned areas based on magnitude of dollars, strategic importance, and opportunity for value delivery.
• Become subject matter expert in the supply market for assigned areas. Advise current and future market trends.
• Identify, implement, and manage supplier relationships to support Brandt’s business unit requirements.
• Master the contracting process (negotiation, contract preparation and administration), tactical and transactional activity for assigned areas.
• Deliver commercially sound supplier contracts that meet business units’ technology, quality and cost goals that provide optimum protection of company assets
• Interface with strategic suppliers and business units to identify opportunities to reduce costs, standardize goods or services, adapt new supplier technologies, solve problems involving pricing or supplier performance
• Additional tasks as assigned
• Deliver and track quantifiable financial benefits

What We Look For

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Project Mgmt. or Supply Chain Management or relevant business experience
• A minimum of 6 years work experience, preferably in Procurement or Supply Chain.
• Experience in using ERP systems
• Professional Procurement / Supply Chain or Project Management certifications a plus
• Knowledge of strategic, transactional, and international Procurement
• Competent in management of legal documents and basic commercial law.
• Strong Customer focus and communication skills.
• Strong Data/Analytical skills.
• Demonstrated Risk Management skills
• Ability to develop and manage contracts and supplier relationships.
• Strong implementation and change management skills, and performance drive.
• Process-oriented
• Self Starter

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer competitive wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental, insurances, and more to support your and your family’s wellbeing.
• Retirement savings programs: Company matching pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.

When you work for Brandt, we work for you.  It’s as simple as that.