Regional Purchaser
Join Our Team at Convoy – Where Your Career Builds as Strong as Our Materials!
Founded in 1972, Convoy is North America’s trusted distributor of top-tier construction materials. With over 40 locations in US and Canada, we’ve grown into a leader in the industry, but we never forget the core values that got us here: exceptional products, outstanding customer service, and a genuine commitment to helping our customers thrive.
At Convoy, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career-building opportunities. Here, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive, and fun environment where your voice matters, your growth is a priority, and success is something we all share.
We’re looking for passionate individuals who want to make an impact, bring fresh ideas, and be part of a team that values integrity, hard work, and collaboration. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking for your next challenge, Convoy is the place to build something meaningful – for yourself, for our customers, and for your future.
Why Convoy Supply?
- Growth Opportunities: We believe in developing our people and offering them the chance to advance.
- Teamwork at Its Best: Success isn’t just about individual effort – it’s about what we achieve together.
- Commitment to Safety: Your well-being is a top priority, every day.
- Comprehensive & Competitive Benefits: Robust benefits package designed to support you and your family’s health and well-being, and peace of mind, which also include:
- Employee Assistance Programs and Telemedicine Services
- Retirement saving plans
- Employee referral bonuses
- Paid training and development
- Paid time off (vacation, sick time and company-paid holidays)
- Short- and Long-term disability coverage
- Overtime available in peak periods
If you're driven to make an impact, build strong relationships, and contribute to something that matters — Convoy Supply is the place for you. Ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of something bigger? We’d love to meet you. Join us and help shape the future of construction, one delivery at a time.
Position Summary
The Regional Purchaser assists Branch Managers in forecasting products needed, buys, product bookings and new product lines. They maintain accurate and appropriate inventory levels by managing through accurate reporting, ordering, and transferring. This position will be based out of our Coquitlam, BC at 100 Golden Drive.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Branch Mangers and Home Office’s inventory control team
- Analyse stock movement for the Region and determine whether to order on a Purchase Order (PO) or to transfer from another location
- Ensure efficiencies are achieved through adequate inventory levels, keeping in mind inventory turns
- Review all open PO's weekly and scrutinise any outstanding PO's
- Assist Branch Managers in preparation work for partial and full inventory counts
- Participate in the inventory counts and assist in the reconciliation process
- Plan, execute and reconcile the cycle counts for the Region locations in a timely fashion
- Ensure all "negative" items are resolved in a timely fashion
- Ensure all inventory related paperwork is completed on time and scanned to the appropriate contacts
- Ensure stock rotation and keep track of products expiry dates when necessary
- Support and train the respective branches to ensure that common inventory errors are prevented
Requirements
- Demonstrate the core values of collaboration, teamwork, fiscal responsibility and initiative
- Work closely with the Region’s Branch Managers and with the corporate team at home office
- Strong computer skills including a high proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Office and Divalto
- Attention to detail, must have the ability to follow up on multiple tasks
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, French is desired but not mandatory
- Experience with Convoy’s products, policies and customers is an asset
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Three years experience working in a construction or building materials environment is an asset
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