Are you the kind of person who thrives in a fast-paced environment where quick decisions, negotiation skills, and supplier accountability make all the difference? Do you enjoy the challenge of sourcing materials on short notice, negotiating the best possible deals, and ensuring vendors deliver on their promises? If you have a knack for building strong supplier relationships, holding people accountable, and pushing for results, we want to hear from you.

What’s the Job?

As our Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in keeping our manufacturing operations running smoothly by ensuring we get the right materials, at the right time, and at the right cost. This is not a passive, data-entry purchasing role—we need someone who actively engages with suppliers, digs deep to find the best solutions, and isn’t afraid to ask tough questions. You’ll be working closely with vendors, production teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure our supply chain is optimized for both cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

Core Accountabilities

• Strategic Purchasing & Procurement – Source and procure materials with a focus on cost, quality, and lead times. React quickly to urgent needs without sacrificing long-term supplier relationships.
• Negotiation & Cost Optimization – Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements that benefit the company while ensuring strong supplier relationships.
• Supplier Relationship Management – Build and maintain strong, productive partnerships with vendors, ensuring they meet delivery and quality expectations.
• Accountability & Problem-Solving – Hold suppliers accountable for performance, challenge them when necessary, and escalate when commitments aren’t met.
• Market Research & Continuous Improvement – Stay ahead of market trends, sourcing alternatives, and potential supply chain risks to continuously improve our purchasing strategy.
• Conflict Management – Handle difficult conversations with vendors, resolve disputes, and ensure contracts are honored without compromising relationships.

The Ideal Candidate

• You are tenacious—when faced with obstacles, you push forward until you get the right outcome.
• You are a strategic negotiator—you know when to push for a better deal and when to strengthen a relationship for long-term gain.
• You ask the hard questions—you don’t just take a vendor’s word for it; you dig deeper and challenge where necessary.
• You are a relationship-builder—suppliers respect and like you, but they also know you’ll hold them accountable.
• You thrive under pressure and tight deadlines, reacting quickly and decisively to urgent purchasing needs.
• You see the bigger picture—understanding how purchasing decisions impact production, cost efficiency, and business success.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven track record of negotiation and supplier management.
• Strong ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and make quick decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills—you know how to get what’s needed while maintaining strong professional relationships.
• ERP or purchasing system experience is an asset but not the focus of this role.
• Ability to work on-site and collaborate closely with internal teams.

Who are we?

OWN IT! That’s more than just a motto at Centra—it’s our way of life. As a 100% employee-owned company, we’re not just working for a paycheck; we’re investing in our future together. With state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in Langley and Calgary, and branches across British Columbia and Alberta, Centra is a leader in high-performance vinyl windows and building envelope restorations. For 39 years, we’ve been perfecting our craft and our culture, earning national acclaim as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures and Best Managed Companies. We’re driven by growth and innovation, powered by our dedicated team. Now is an exciting time to join us as we embark on major expansion plans. At Centra, your career isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to OWN your growth, your future, and your impact. Embrace the challenge, shape your success, and OWN IT with Centra!

More about our Award Winning Company!

We won the National Award for “Best Managed Companies” in 2022! This award is Canada’s leading business awards program, recognizing excellence in private Canadian-owned companies. Only the best are awarded with this prestigious designation.

We also won the National WaterStone Award for “Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture”. This award recognizes best-in-class Canadian organizations for fostering higher performance corporate cultures that help sustain a competitive advantage. We won because of our dedication, work ethic, and commitment to our culture.

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