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Company Description Building Better . MODUS is a leader in Western Canada in the design, build and delivery of pre-fabricated building solutions for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial applications. Our construction methods and standards deliver not only superior performance to meet project requirements, but also demonstrate durability, energy efficiency and enhanced occupant health and safety. These structures are in use at over 900 locations serving the education, accommodation, telecommunication, quick service restaurant and oil & gas sectors. We are currently expanding into the Residential, Hotel and Agricultural Grow industries. The Procurement Team is expanding again! As a member of the Procurement team, the Buyer - Lumber Materials will be responsible for planning, coordinating and buying lumber materials to support manufacturing and construction projects. This role reports to the Director, Supply Chain. You will review proposals, negotiate prices, select the best suppliers, analyze trends, follow up with placed orders, verify delivery, approve payment, and maintain necessary records. This role is office based at our 135,000 square feet manufacturing facility 20 minutes North of Calgary in Crossfield, Alberta, strategically located near a High Load Corridor which allows us to transport loads up to 9 meters high to many parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan, BC, and the United States. Our employees live in Calgary, Airdrie and surrounding communities. Work with buyers and procurement team to source the best quality lumber materials Negotiate contracts with vendors; establish new and ongoing relationships with suppliers Assisting with logistics, inventory maintenance, shipping, material handling and returns of products Contribute to purchasing strategy, policy and procedures, and make draft recommendations to the Director. Purchase with the understanding of market trends with respect to lumber commodities and consumables ensuring that our costing is competitive for the customers that we serve Ensure sound purchasing policies, procedures and strategies are followed and consistent with those employed within the company Improving the supply chain performance and seek out any innovations that could be made to improve the process, costs and quality deliverables Develop and maintain purchasing schedules, ensuring material is ordered and received in coordination with the overall project schedules Manage and minimize risks that may affect or disrupt the supply chain Optimize working capital levels by ensuring the right inventory at the right time at the right price 5+ years experience in procurement of Construction materials - with expertise specifically in Lumber Materials ~ Qualification in supply chain management or equivalent ~ Lumber industry experience is an asset ~ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel) ~ Understanding of General Commercial Construction or General Contracting ~ Understanding of Modular Construction would be an asset We take ownership and pride in all that we do and deliver high-quality, innovative solutions.