Job Description

Company Summary: Troico is a construction company that offers customers the highest quality products, superior project management services and beautiful, custom millwork.  Our company handles everything from construction to interior design as is committed to delivering the highest quality concrete and epoxy flooring systems.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a
Purchasing Officer to provide support in the procurement of construction supplies and equipment.

Company Operating Name: Troico

Business Address: 1308 Ketch Court, Coquitlam - BC V3K 6W1, Canada

Job Summary:

The Purchasing Officer will be involved in coordinating with suppliers, scheduling orders, and following up on shipments. They will offer complete related to purchasing and procurement. Our ideal candidate is meticulously organized, proactive and prudent with experience in purchasing.

Job Title: Purchasing Officer

No. of Positions:  1

Job Description and Duties:

• Place orders for construction equipment and supplies required for construction projects of various scales
• Identify suppliers and support the negotiation of contracts with existing suppliers
• Determine contract contents and conditions, consult with suppliers and review quotations or proposals
• Develop, negotiate and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements
• Plan ways to reduce purchasing costs and work within budget
• Determine requirements for supplies, materials and equipment based on available information and recommendations from various departments
• Establish, monitor and evaluate delivery schedules, following up with suppliers as needed
• Resolve issues that arise with purchases included delayed shipments, damaged or defective goods, contract violations etc.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors and ensure supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations
• Ensure ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures
• Manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery and supply of purchases
• Optimize purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions
• Produce regular reports on purchase commitments, costs and delivery performance
• Prioritize administrative tasks and meet deadlines
• Other related duties as required

Terms of Employment: Permanent Full Time, Long Term

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week 

Wages:  $33.50 per hour

Overtime: One and one-half times the regular wage rate as per provincial regulations 

Benefits Package: 

Insurance from Workplace Safety and Insurance Board covered by employer

Vacation pay as per provincial regulations will be paid each payday on a
semi-monthly basis 

Location of Work: 1308 Ketch Court, Coquitlam - BC V3K 6W1, Canada

Anticipated Start Date of Employment:  As soon as possible

Education, Experience and Language Requirements:

Completion of Secondary School is required

At least 1 year of related experience

Able to read, write and speak in English

Working Conditions and Other Requirements: 

Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, contractors and company management

Ability to anticipate, troubleshoot and solve problems

Effective interpersonal skills

Flexibility and Judgement

Must be reliable and organized

Team player

Preference given to applicants who are Canadian citizens, Canadian Permanent Residents, New Immigrants, Indigenous Persons / Aboriginals, Visible Minorities and Vulnerable Youth.

If this opportunity interests you, and you meet all of the above requirements, please submit your resume and a cover letter by email to us at TroicoCanada@gmail.com  or by mail at
1308 Ketch Court, Coquitlam - BC V3K 6W1, Canada. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest in the position;however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.