Purchasing Manager

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.

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing purchasing activities, supplier relationships, inventory investment, and procurement strategies to support company growth and profitability.

• 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.

• 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.

• Analyze purchasing, inventory, and sales trends.
• Monitor key performance indicators and prepare reports.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.