Procurement Specialist

 

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario – Hybrid (4 days/week in office)

Company:

Mattamy Homes Canada

Department:

Purchasing Department, Ottawa Division

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Reports to:

Contracts Manager

 

When it comes to forward-thinking homebuilding and thoughtfully planned communities, Canadians think of Mattamy Homes. And that success is centered on a foundation of great people, because our team is as solid as they come. At Mattamy, we are optimistic, hardworking and supportive. Together we learn and grow as we strive to create a positive impact in the homebuilding industry. Contributing to the Mattamy Way means being surrounded by caring people who encourage you to be exactly who you are. It means your opinion is invited and your contributions count. And it means a career filled with pride, knowing you’re part of an environmentally-conscious, action-oriented organization with big plans for the future. The opportunity to bring the future of living to homeowners based on what Canadians value is exciting – and we’re making it happen.

 

Learn more about what makes working at Mattamy special and our award-winning culture.

 

What We Offer

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the Procurement Specialists own and influence the cost, sourcing, and trade partner strategy for low-rise communities across Ottawa. This role directly impacts project margins and delivery by ensuring competitive pricing, strong trade relationships, and alignment across Construction, Sales, and Design. You’ll contribute to the successful delivery of homes by balancing cost, quality, and schedule while upholding company standards and best practices.
 

What You’ll Own

• Cost & Estimating:
  • Lead quantity take-offs and cost builds for new communities
  • Analyze trade pricing and identify cost saving opportunities
• Trade & Procurement Strategy:
  • Support tendering, bid analysis and trade partner selection.
  • Build strong relationships with internal departments, trade and suppliers.
• Product & Design Alignment:
  • Ensure consistency across architecture, sales and design offerings.
  • Partner with Design Studio to evolve offerings and manage changes.
• Systems & Execution:
  • Maintain accurate costing and procurement data in JDE.
  • Issue and manage purchase orders aligned to build schedules.

 

Why This Role Is Different

• Direct impact on homebuilding margins and business performance.
• Exposure to multiple high-volume communities.
• Opportunity to build trade relationships and influence pricing strategies.
• Work closely with Construction, Sales, and Design.

What you bring

• College Diploma in Estimating program, Architectural Technology, Construction Project Management, Business Administration and/or relevant related practical experience.
• Fully conversant with the Ontario Building Code.
• Experience with reading/checking Architectural, Structural, Mechanical & Electrical drawings.
• Strong mathematical aptitude required along with a systems logic orientation.
• Self-motivated, prioritizes tasks and works independently with minimum supervision.
• Strong analytical ability required to accurately compare trade price quotations.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel). Competent in Bluebeam & AutoCAD.
• Ability to prepare and analyze budgets and reports.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.

 

Bonus points

• Experience in the residential construction industry, including experience gained through education cooperative program placements.
• Experience in estimating residential construction.
• Previous experience in JD Edwards.

 

Compensation:

The expected base salary range for this position is $57,500 - $87,500. Actual pay may vary depending on your job-related knowledge, competencies, and skills. We recognize that exceptional situations may fall outside this range, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.  You are also eligible to participate in Mattamy’s annual bonus program which gives you the opportunity to increase your total compensation if business and individual goals are achieved.

We encourage applicants who meet most of the role requirements to hit that submit button and apply! It’s okay if you don’t have 100% of the requirements. If you’re the right candidate, we’ll help you learn and grow.

 

Who we are

Mattamy Homes is the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, with 40-plus years of history across Canada and the United States. Every year, Mattamy helps more than 8,000 families realize their dream of home ownership. In Canada, our communities stretch across the Greater Toronto Area as well as in Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton.

 

Be yourself. We want it that way.

At Mattamy, we're passionate a​b​​out creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone ​can do their best work.  Diversity and inclusion are important to the work we do to support our homebuyers, colleagues, and communities. From how we build our teams to cultivating our leaders, we're on a journey toward a welcoming, barrier-free culture for everyone. ​​​​

 

Mattamy Homes Canada is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.

 

Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.