Senior Buyer

Carlson Construction Group, proudly owned and operated by the Carlson family, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021. As a distinguished contractor, Carlson specializes in heavy civil, industrial, marine, and deep foundation services. Recognized as one of the largest specialty contractors in British Columbia by Business in Vancouver’s annual rankings, our group of companies includes Brymark Installations Group, Corwest Fabrications, and Vancouver Pile Driving.

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Ready to take the lead in strategic procurement?
Carlson Construction Group is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join our team in North Vancouver. In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering transformative civil and infrastructure projects while working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values innovation and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will:

• Lead sourcing initiatives across direct and indirect categories
• Drive value creation, risk mitigation, and timely project delivery
• Shape procurement strategies and strengthen vendor relationships
• Champion continuous improvement across the organization

• Manage end-to-end procurement of goods and services across multiple business units
• Lead competitive bidding, contract negotiations, and vendor performance evaluations
• Build strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Conduct vendor site visits to identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with project teams to anticipate and meet procurement needs
• Serve as the subject matter expert on e-procurement systems and best practices
• Mentor and train team members to promote procurement excellence
• Support logistics coordination for timely and cost-effective delivery

• 5–10 years of experience in centralized procurement, ideally in civil construction or infrastructure
• Expertise in category management, contract negotiation, and vendor development
• Proficiency in MS Office and Tier 1 ERP/CRM systems
• PMAC, SCMA, or equivalent certification (or currently pursuing)
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• A proactive, collaborative, and detail‑oriented approach

• Competitive Salary: $95,000 – $120,000 annually
• Company‑Paid RRSP Contributions
• Performance‑Based Bonus Eligibility
• Professional Development & Training Opportunities
• Paid Statutory Holidays

• Meaningful Work: Contribute to projects that shape communities
• Collaborative Culture: Integrity, respect, and shared success
• Career Development: Grow within a company that invests in your future
• Forward‑Thinking Environment: Embrace innovation and continuous improvement
• Work‑Life Balance: Thrive in a supportive environment

This is more than a job—it’s your chance to make a lasting impact.
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role in procurement, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with Carlson Construction Group.

A Quick Note to Agencies:
We kindly request that you refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes. We’re not accepting agency referrals for this role.

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