Purchasing Manager

Job summary

The Purchasing Manager oversees procurement activities, supplier relationships, and inventory replenishment to ensure operational efficiency and profitability. They also analyze sales trends and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize stock levels and support company growth.

Job details

Purchasing Manager Location: Port Coquitlam, Head Office Are you a strategic and results-driven purchasing professional with a passion for supplier management, inventory planning, and operational excellence? Join Lordco Auto Parts and play a key role in ensuring the right products are available at the right time and at the best value. Lordco Auto Parts is Canada's largest independently owned automotive parts retailer, with over 100 locations across Western Canada. Family-owned and operated since 1974, we pride ourselves on supporting our people and promoting from within. Why Work for Lordco? Our employees are our family, and we want to make sure they are taken care of. We support the health and well-being of you and your family through quality programs and plans. We want you to feel valued and welcomed within our diverse, inclusive team, and here's how we do it: Extended Benefits for You and Your Family Health, Dental & Vision Care Insurance Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability Education and Savings Plans, RRSP Matching Health and Wellness Program Employee & Family Assistance Program Generous Employee Perks and Discounts Career Development Support & Promote-From-Within Culture What You'll Do: The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing purchasing activities, supplier relationships, inventory investment, and procurement strategies to support company growth and profitability. Purchasing & Supplier Management Manage purchasing activities and inventory replenishment. Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships. Negotiate pricing, programs, and purchasing agreements. Monitor supplier performance and identify improvement opportunities. Inventory & Planning Work closely with Inventory Control to optimize stock levels. Monitor inventory investment, turnover, and product availability. Support forecasting and purchasing strategies to meet business needs. Analysis & Reporting Analyze purchasing, inventory, and sales trends. Monitor key performance indicators and prepare reports. Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements. Leadership & Collaboration Partner with Product Management, Operations, Distribution, and Finance teams. Lead purchasing initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts. Provide guidance and support to purchasing team members. Do You Fit the Part? 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, inventory, or supply chain experience. Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency. Experience with ERP systems and purchasing processes. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence business decisions. Ability to mentor, coach, and support team development while fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment. Preferred Attributes Automotive aftermarket, retail, or distribution industry experience. Experience with forecasting and inventory management. Power BI or reporting tool knowledge. Proven ability to drive efficiencies and improve supplier performance. Compensation Apply now and join our family today! Compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

What you’ll do

The Purchasing Manager oversees procurement activities, supplier relationships, and inventory replenishment to ensure operational efficiency and profitability. They also analyze sales trends and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize stock levels and support company growth.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and strong negotiation and analytical skills are required for this role.

Benefits

• Health care • Dental care • Vision care • Life insurance • Short-term disability insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance • Education plans • Savings plans • RRSP matching • Health and wellness program • Employee and family assistance program • Employee perks and discounts

Listed skills

• ERP systems · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Purchasing
• Procurement
• Inventory management
• Supplier management
• Negotiation
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• ERP systems
• Communication
• Leadership
• Forecasting
• Strategic planning
• Data analysis
• Report Writing
• Inventory Planning
• Supplier Management
• Influencing Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• Inventory Monitoring
• Organizational Skills
• Procurement Strategy
• Business Decisions
• Supply Chain Acumen
• Planning
• Needs Assessment
• Aftermarket Modifications
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Finance
• Optometry
• Sales
• Interpersonal Communications
• Inventory Control
• Inventory Investment
• Inventory Management
• Problem Solving
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Operational Excellence
• Operations
• Product Management
• Power BI
• Supplier Performance Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Team Building
• Process Improvement
• Collaboration
• Price Negotiation

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Logistics
• Retail
• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Purchasing Manager
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• Purchasing Managers