Lake Country Co-op invites applications for the position of full-time Procurement & Pricing Manager based out of our Homes by Lake Country location near Prince Albert Saskatchewan. If you are looking to use your industry knowledge to take Home and Building Solutions (HABS) to the next level then Lake Country Co-op is looking for you! In this role you are responsible for managing end-to-end purchasing and establishing the core assortment through sourcing purchasing and coordinating the supply of construction materials building products fixtures and related services across all seven home and building locations. This is a hands-on analytical role requiring expertise in negotiation and inventory management focused on ensuring consistency across locations while maintaining exceptional service standards.
Who We Are: Lake Country Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative we believe in working together to provide an exceptional experience to members and guests to enhance the success of our communities deliver profits back and invest in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our Lake Country Co-op brand to life visit us at .
Why It Matters: Lake Country Co-op provides a range of products and services to support our over 54680 member-owners in 20 different communities throughout North Central Saskatchewan in the areas of Food Pharmacy Convenience Store Home and Building Solutions Ag products Petroleum Food Services and Wine Spirits and Beer. Through continuous innovation strong collaborations with local organizations and annual sales of $700 million we continue to help build fuel feed and grow our communities together. Our goal is to work together and build stronger more vibrant communities where everyone can thrive.
What You Will Do:
Demonstrate the behaviors and actions to support Lake Country Co-operatives vision mission and safety principles to make a difference in members lives with a strong customer focused approach.
Provide Legendary Service at all touch points through various communication channels.
Ensure consistent and optimized core product assortment across all locations to meet customer needs streamline operations and support sales performance.
Oversee procurement and sourcing of materials and products to ensure cost-effective timely and high-quality supply.
Manage vendors negotiate terms maintain backup suppliers and monitor performance to ensure reliable supply and operational efficiency.
Monitor inventory levels and stock availability to maximize product availability and minimize shortages or overstocks.
Support pricing strategies and ensure margin protection through accurate cost management and competitive pricing.
Prepare and manage professional/contractor quotes bulk packages and job-lot orders to meet project and contractor requirements.
Maintain accurate data generate reports and enforce item governance to support informed business decisions.
Identify and mitigate supply chain inventory and operational risks to protect business performance.
Adhere to the Safety Management and Asset Protection systems policies procedures records and training requirements.
Actively collaborate with leaders in the (HABS) business unit and in community events in the Prince Albert area.
Embody our values of Honesty Innovation Responsibility and Respect.
Who You Will Work With: Reporting to the Director Home and Building Solutions you will work closely with Store Team Leaders Professional/Contractor teams Operational/Logistics Inventory control Finance/Asset Protection and Marketing to ensure a successful customer experience and project execution. This role is highly collaborative and requires strong communication teamwork and organizational skills to support both customer satisfaction and internal efficiency.
Discover Prince Albert:
Lake Country Co-op is in one of the best areas for hunting fishing and outdoor experiences in Western Canada. It is a short drive to Prince Albert National Park that has over 1500 lakes to visit and countless activities and events to choose from! The city of Prince Albert has several parks and recreational activities as well. From Little Red River Park to The Mann Art Gallery Alfred Jenkins Field House and EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts and the Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre there is fun-filled activities for the entire family. No matter the season here is endless adventure possibilities within an hours drive making Prince Albert like no other place in Canada!
Who You Are:
You are looking for Career in Home and Building Solutions and Customer Service and:
You have a minimum of 5 years experience in purchasing or category management within lumber and building materials (LBM) hardware retail or LBM distribution with multi-site experience strongly preferred.
You have demonstrated success in negotiating costs rebates freight and payment terms to maximize value.
You have proven ability to source suppliers and negotiate competitive pricing and terms.
You have strong working knowledge of LBM Categories and yard operations including grades dimensions seasonality and handling constraints.
You are proficient in purchasing and point-of-sale systems inventory management tools and Microsoft Excel.
You have strong forecasting skills with data-driven approach while remaining grounded in real-time store operations and customer demand.
You work well under pressure and are savvy with balancing and meeting multiple strict deadlines.
You understand receiving challenges freight constraints and product movement to make informed operational decisions.
You have strong oral and written communication skills and communicate effectively using multiple communication channels.
You are attentive to detail and hold precision and accuracy as core values.
You are available to work a flexible schedule; some evenings and weekends are required.
You have a valid drivers license (class 5 minimum) for regular day travel; in addition you must be able to perform the physical tasks common to the construction industry.
What We Offer:
Competitive salaries a comprehensive benefits package including a flexible spending account and an employer matched pension plan at one of Saskatchewans largest companies.
Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
If you share our commitment to our communities combined with a fresh innovative vision for our future we invite you to apply online or send your resume to Rebecca Craig Talent Acquisition Specialist at Applications will be reviewed as received; position will remain open until filled.
We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process we invite you to submit your requests to us at All information received will be kept confidential.
At Lake Country Co-op we embrace diversity and inclusion and we are working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.
We cant wait to hear from you! We thank all candidates for their interest: however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
HOMES #2026-009
Required Experience:
Manager