Company Overview
For over 50 years, Evolution AV has been providing audio-visual services and products to a wide range of commercial clients across Canada. We work with a variety of different organizations to ensure their audio-visual needs are met and exceeded!
We know that our people are what makes our business great. We make the following promises to our team:
- Safety is our #1 priority - we will always provide a robust safety program.
- A commitment to building an outstanding culture for our team.
- A strong belief in treating everyone that we encounter with a great deal of honesty and respect.
- A dedication to growing and improving our business, creating new opportunities for everyone.
What we are looking for in our team members:
- Someone who is ambitious and thrives in a learning environment.
- Someone who is organized, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Someone who is punctual.
- Someone who has excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Someone who has a strong sense of loyalty to their coworkers and company.
- Someone who is passionate about their particular area of expertise.
Additionally, we're looking for uncompromising fits with our Core Values:
- Always be learning
- Smile, and solve problems
- Choose to make an impact!
- We play well with others.
- Consider customer experience.
If this, is you, read on to see what this position entails!
Job Description
The Purchasing Lead is a key member of Evolution AV's management team, responsible for leading our procurement function end to end. This is a true player/coach role: you will manage, coach, and develop our team of four Buyers who handle day-to-day purchasing, while personally owning our most complex and strategic procurement work. You will set the direction for how we source products, manage vendors, and measure purchasing performance across the organization. The ideal candidate is an experienced procurement professional and proven people leader — astute, analytical, and a skilled negotiator who is ready to build and lead a high-performing team.
Leadership & Team Management:
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of four Buyers responsible for day-to-day purchasing
- Own all aspects of people management for the purchasing team, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and termination decisions
- Set clear KPIs and performance targets for the team, monitor results, and hold the team accountable
- Prioritize workload, assign purchasing responsibilities, and remove roadblocks so the team can deliver
- Serve as an active member of the management team, contributing to company-wide planning and decision-making
Procurement & Vendor Strategy:
- Personally handle the most complex and high-value purchases, including specialized equipment, materials, and services
- Develop and execute strategic initiatives related to vendors, sourcing, and procurement processes
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements with key vendors and suppliers
- Investigate and cultivate new sources of supply, and build strong, long-term vendor relationships
- Collaborate with department managers to clarify purchase requirements, identify departmental needs, and refine specifications
- Research and prepare bid specifications, issue bid requests, and secure the most competitive quotes
- Ensure purchasing decisions and transactions comply with company procedures and applicable policies and regulations
- Monitor procurement performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and continuously improve purchasing processes
- Resolve escalated order and supplier issues in an efficient and timely manner
Key Competencies:
- Proven leadership and people-development skills
- Strong negotiation and dealmaking ability
- Analytical, data-driven approach to decision-making
- Strategic thinking paired with hands-on execution
- Strong written and verbal communication, with exemplary interpersonal skills
- Sound independent judgment and willingness to take initiative
Skills and Qualifications:
- 3+ years of progressive purchasing or procurement experience; experience in audio-visual, electronics, technology, or distribution is a strong asset
- Experience leading, mentoring, or supervising a purchasing team strongly preferred
- SCMP, C.P.P., or equivalent supply chain designation preferred
- Experience setting KPIs and managing vendor performance
- Proficiency with ERP/purchasing systems and strong Excel skills
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
The chosen candidate will be required to set up reference calls with past supervisors or bosses.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
