Senior Buying Associate, HABS

Job Description

<p>Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a<br>Senior Buying Associate<br>on a permanent basis on our Home and Building Solutions (HABS) team. This position is a hybrid opportunity and is based in Saskatoon, SK.</p><p>Join our HABS team In this role, you'll manage building materials orders, coordinate volume buys, and support supplier rebate programs (ILDC, SPANCAN, FCL). You'll also maintain pricing and program information for Local Co-ops and assist with weekly bulletins. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build success together</p><p>What you'll do:</p><ul><li>Initiate, receive, and process building material orders, including truckload and less-than-truckload quantities; place retail orders with approved vendors and resolve claims or complaints.</li><li>Coordinate retail block buys, supplier quotations, and assist with negotiations for purchase programs and promotional events.</li><li>Process monthly, quarterly, and annual supplier rebates; reconcile accounts, update rebate matrices, and maintain supplier coding sheets.</li><li>Publish weekly Lumber Manager bulletins, provide booking recap results, and ensure timely updates to Local Co-ops.</li><li>Maintain supplier product and pricing files, vendor lists, mailing lists, and support updates to supplier ratings and program guides.</li><li>Assist with Buymart vendor specials, follow up with participants, and track sales performance; perform other duties as assigned.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p>Who you'll work with:</p><p>The Team:<br>You will work closely with the lumber team in areas of category management, distribution, and retail operations. You will work closely with another Senior Buying Associate while reporting into the Lumber Products Supervisor. This team strives to cultivate a culture of collaboration, high performance, and customer service orientation.</p><p>The Customers:<br>You will demonstrate customer focus while supporting our local Co-ops lumber retail locations.</p><p>Why it matters:</p><p>Our team helps to build Western Canadian communities by providing leadership to Co-op Home Centres that benefits local consumers and contractors.</p><p>Who you are:</p><p>You are looking for a career in Supply Chain and:</p><ul><li>Have a two-year Diploma in Retailing or Business Administration from a technical institute or university combined with two years of directly related experience in the Retail/Wholesale building materials industry.</li><li>OR have a high school education combined with five years of directly related experience in the Retail/Wholesale building materials industry.</li><li>Are proficient with Microsoft excel.</li><li>Can multitask, remain organized, and function in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Can adapt to and utilize multiple programs and processes to best service the local Co-ops.</li><li>Can manage ambiguity and utilize best known data and information to confidently and independently support local Co-ops in decision-making.</li></ul><p>What we offer:</p><ul><li>Competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.</li><li>Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.</li><li>As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit </li></ul><p>We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via All information received will be kept confidential.</p><p>If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by November 21, 2025.</p><p>We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.</p><p>As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.</p><p><em>FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We're working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.</em></p>