Purchasing Manager Job
Employer: Alpine West Systems Electrical
SpiderID: 14134961
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Posted: 1/28/2026
Wage: $53/Hour
Priority Review Date: 4/28/2026
Job Code / NOC / SOC: NOC10012
Category: Purchasing/Buyers
Job Description:
Ready to power up your career? AWSE is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated Purchasing Manager ready to drive operational excellence. As a key member of our dynamic team, you will plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate purchasing activities that boost project efficiency and reduce operating costs—taking your procurement expertise to new heights.
Key responsibilities:
- Developing purchasing policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.
- Propose improvements to the current purchasing system that will improve vendor relationships and lower the cost of doing business.
- Purchase electric products used for company''s projects from contracted manufacturers and suppliers.
- Implement purchasing policies and procedures and ensure they meet all applicable legal requirements, policies and procedures, and company''s targets and objectives.
- Evaluate the quality of the electric products purchased according to the company’s requirements and specifications.
- Negotiate purchasing contracts with electric product suppliers in terms of cost, term, and
conditions, and ensure the compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
- Analyze and make informed purchasing decisions based on market trends, pricing fluctuations, inventory stock levels, and shipping lead times.
- Collect, organize and review purchasing records, ensure inventories level meet the company''s requirement.
- Responsible for negotiating, analyzing, managing and executing contracts.
- Build network and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and source potential qualified suppliers for the best interest of the company.
- Manage the company’s day-to-day purchasing activities and ensure that all purchasing agents are meeting their performance standards.
- Recruit, train and coach purchasers and monitor their performance to maintain competency.
Key responsibilities:
- Developing purchasing policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.
- Propose improvements to the current purchasing system that will improve vendor relationships and lower the cost of doing business.
- Purchase electric products used for company''s projects from contracted manufacturers and suppliers.
- Implement purchasing policies and procedures and ensure they meet all applicable legal requirements, policies and procedures, and company''s targets and objectives.
- Evaluate the quality of the electric products purchased according to the company’s requirements and specifications.
- Negotiate purchasing contracts with electric product suppliers in terms of cost, term, and
conditions, and ensure the compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
- Analyze and make informed purchasing decisions based on market trends, pricing fluctuations, inventory stock levels, and shipping lead times.
- Collect, organize and review purchasing records, ensure inventories level meet the company''s requirement.
- Responsible for negotiating, analyzing, managing and executing contracts.
- Build network and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and source potential qualified suppliers for the best interest of the company.
- Manage the company’s day-to-day purchasing activities and ensure that all purchasing agents are meeting their performance standards.
- Recruit, train and coach purchasers and monitor their performance to maintain competency.
Job Requirements:
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, economics or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of working experience as a purchasing manager.
- Ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude across all levels of activity and communication both within the company and with suppliers.
- Strong knowledge of the supply chain, sourcing, inventory control and applicable laws and regulations is a strong asset.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and to work well under tight timelines or respond to changes in priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, economics or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of working experience as a purchasing manager.
- Ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude across all levels of activity and communication both within the company and with suppliers.
- Strong knowledge of the supply chain, sourcing, inventory control and applicable laws and regulations is a strong asset.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and to work well under tight timelines or respond to changes in priorities.
Job Criteria:
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Experience: 5
Education: Bachelors
Travel: None
Vacation: 2 weeks / year
Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance
Company Profile:
Alpine West Systems Electrical (AWSE) is a leading and rapidly growing company that is revolutionizing the electrical industry. With our wealth of experience, we are setting new benchmarks and sparking innovation. Join us on this electrifying journey and unlock your potential for an exceptional career.
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Suki Yu | Type: Employer |
| Company: Alpine West Systems Electrical | |
| Web Site: http://awse.ca/ | |