Purchasing Manager in Squamish

Company Overview

Nexii is an innovative, growing company at the forefront of sustainable building solutions, transforming the way the industry approaches high-performance construction. Our plant located just outside Vancouver, BC is a pivotal operation within a mission-driven organization that values innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Position Summary

The Purchasing Manager leads all purchasing and procurement activities for the plant, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, goods, and services. This role is responsible for supplier sourcing and relationship management, contract and pricing negotiations, procurement processes, and inventory and material planning support. Working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams, the Purchasing Manager helps ensure production requirements are met while driving cost savings, supplier performance, and operational efficiency. This hands-on leadership role combines day-to-day procurement execution with continuous improvement, strategic sourcing, and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
• Source, evaluate, negotiate with, and manage suppliers to secure the best value in terms of cost, quality, delivery, and service.
• Manage the full procurement cycle, including RFQs, competitive bidding, purchase orders, contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance and resolving issues related to quality, pricing, and delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand business needs and align procurement activities with operational and project requirements.
• Monitor spending, supplier pricing, market trends, and procurement risks to identify cost-saving and value-creation opportunities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, supplier information, and procurement documentation.
• Analyze procurement data and key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement and support informed decision-making.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, approval processes, budgets, and contractual obligations.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and support business growth.

Education, Knowledge and Experience:

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, including leadership responsibilities in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, cost control, compliance, and procurement best practices.
• Demonstrated experience developing procurement strategies, managing supplier performance, analyzing spend, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Ability to manage requisitions, purchase orders, quotations, supplier agreements, service contracts, and related procurement documentation.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, purchasing software, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and procurement reporting tools.
• Professional procurement or supply chain designation (SCMP, CPSM, CPP, or equivalent) is considered an asset.

Competencies & Disposition:

• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively partner with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proactive, solution-oriented leader committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and achieving business objectives.
• Hands-on, organized, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions using data and business insight.
• Collaborative and supportive people leader who coaches, motivates, and develops team members.
• Accountable, results-driven, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes with professionalism and integrity.