Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager (Steel/Pipe)

Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Salary: $130,000–$150,000
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent | On-Site

The Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and growing heavy industrial steel fabrication company in Edmonton, Alberta, is seeking an experienced Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager to lead its procurement, inventory management, and logistics operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented, hands-on supply chain leader with strong steel procurement experience and a passion for improving systems, streamlining processes, and driving operational and logistical efficiencies. Reporting to senior leadership, you will lead a small team, build a collaborative and accountable culture, and ensure materials are sourced competitively and delivered on time to meet production demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of steel, pipe, fittings, valves, welding consumables, and industrial materials, ensuring competitive pricing, quality, and timely delivery.
• Develop supplier relationships, negotiate favourable terms, source alternative vendors, and monitor market trends, tariffs, and cross-border opportunities.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, stock levels, material traceability, and controls while minimizing waste and maximizing material utilization, including surplus steel and remnants.
• Optimize purchasing, inventory, and receiving processes using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Manage inbound logistics, freight, receiving, and yard operations to ensure timely material availability.
• Lead and develop a small team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across departments to align material requirements, reduce costs, and improve profitability.

What You Bring

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business, or a related field; university degree preferred.
• SCMP designation or active progress toward completion preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience in steel fabrication, oil and gas, industrial manufacturing, or heavy industry.
• Strong experience sourcing steel, pipe, structural materials, and related industrial products.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing purchasing, inventory, or materials operations.
• Demonstrated success improving supplier performance, inventory controls, and operational efficiency.
• ERP proficiency, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge of material specifications, MTRs, certifications, and traceability requirements.
• Experience with freight, cross-border procurement, customs, and tariffs.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on leadership style.

What's In It for You?

• Competitive salary of $130,000–$150,000, based on experience.
• Four weeks of vacation to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive company-paid health benefits.
• After one year of employment, employer RRSP contributions starting at 3%, increasing with tenure.
• Discretionary annual bonus opportunities based on company performance.
• Cell phone expense reimbursement.
• Consistent weekday schedule, typically 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with minimal overtime and no regular travel.
• Supportive, collaborative leadership team that values initiative, accountability, and open, friendly communication.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a key business function, implement meaningful improvements, and contribute to continued company growth.
• Long-term career development potential, including opportunities for advancement into senior leadership.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an experienced purchasing and supply chain leader with a strong background in steel procurement, a passion for operational improvement, and the ability to lead and develop a team, we'd love to hear from you.

We thank all interested applicants. Please note that only those applicants who meet the qualifications and requirements will be contacted.

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