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Building Supplies Purchasing Manager
@ Eminent Developments LTD.
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
Eminent Developments LTD. is hiring a Building Supplies Purchasing Manager for a full-time, hybrid role in Mississauga, Ontario, with work from home offered. The role leads procurement for residential and commercial construction projects, covering supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, budgets and purchasing processes. The posting states the hybrid arrangement and full-time schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee procurement across residential and commercial projects
- Develop purchasing policies and procedures
- Source and manage suppliers and negotiate contracts
- Plan procurement budgets and control material costs
- Resolve supplier issues and monitor supplier performance
Requirements summary:
- Hands-on purchasing, procurement or supply chain experience
- Knowledge of construction materials and vendor management
- Experience in supplier negotiations and cost analysis
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills
- Comfort with procurement software and AI-enabled workflows
- Business, supply chain or construction education is an asset
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- 2026-11-14
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- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Business operations |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management |
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Eminent Developments LTD.
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Company: Eminent Developments LTD.
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Work from Home)
Company Description
Eminent Developments LTD. is a design-build and construction management company specializing in residential and commercial construction projects across the Greater Toronto Area.
We combine construction expertise with structured internal processes, modern technology, AI-powered tools, and workflow automation to streamline operations and improve efficiency throughout the construction lifecycle. Our approach emphasizes organized project management, effective communication, cost control, and consistent quality from initial planning through project completion.
At Eminent Developments, we are committed to delivering high-quality construction projects while continuously improving our systems, processes, and overall client experience.
Role Description
The Building Supplies Purchasing Manager is a full-time, hybrid position based in Mississauga, Ontario, offering flexibility to work from home.
This position is responsible for managing and overseeing the company's procurement operations, including purchasing strategies, supplier relationships, material sourcing, purchasing procedures, and cost management for residential and commercial construction projects.
The Purchasing Manager will work closely with project managers, site supervisors, and design teams to ensure purchasing activities align with project specifications, construction schedules, and budgets. The role also involves improving procurement processes, strengthening supplier relationships, and implementing efficient purchasing practices supported by technology and automation.
Key Responsibilities
- Procurement Management: Oversee and coordinate purchasing activities across multiple residential and commercial construction projects, ensuring materials and supplies are procured efficiently, within budget, and according to project timelines.
- Purchasing Policies and Procedures: Develop, implement, and oversee purchasing policies, procedures, and internal procurement systems to standardize supplier selection, quotation reviews, purchase approvals, order management, and cost controls across construction projects.
- Supplier Sourcing and Management: Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with reliable suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of construction materials while regularly reviewing supplier performance, pricing, and product quality.
- Contract Negotiation: Lead supplier negotiations, review purchasing agreements, and secure competitive pricing, favourable purchasing terms, and reliable supply arrangements.
- Budgeting and Cost Control: Plan and manage procurement budgets, monitor material expenditures, analyze purchasing costs, and identify opportunities to reduce expenses without compromising quality or project requirements.
- Material Specifications and Planning: Collaborate with project managers, site supervisors, and design teams to review construction material requirements, technical specifications, product availability, and suitable material alternatives.
- Purchasing Operations: Oversee purchase orders, material availability, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules to ensure construction materials are delivered accurately and on time.
- Supplier Issue Resolution: Manage supplier-related concerns, including material discrepancies, damaged products, delivery delays, warranty claims, and purchasing disputes.
- Technology and Process Improvement: Evaluate and improve procurement processes by integrating digital systems, AI-assisted tools, and workflow automation to enhance purchasing efficiency, accuracy, reporting, and supplier management.
- Performance Monitoring: Review purchasing activities, supplier performance, and procurement costs to identify operational improvements and support the company's overall purchasing and cost-control objectives.
Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably within the construction, building supplies, or a related industry.
- Good understanding of construction materials, supplier sourcing, purchasing procedures, and vendor management.
- Experience in supplier negotiations, cost analysis, purchasing budgets, and procurement planning.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable using digital tools, procurement software, and technology-driven workflows, including AI and automation.
- Strong communication and coordination skills to work effectively with suppliers, project managers, and internal teams.
- Relevant education in business, supply chain management, construction management, or a related field is an asset.
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