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Purchasing Manager – Manufacturing Experience Required!

Purchasing Manager – Manufacturing Experience Required!

Quantum Management Services Ltd.Mississauga, ON, Canada
21 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Position : Purchasing Manager – Manufacturing Experience Required!

Location : Mississauga (On-site)

Job Type : Permanent

We are looking to hire a Purchasing Manager for a great manufacturing client located in Mississauga.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Purchasing Manager is responsible for the development and delivery of all strategic sourcing plans. High-level responsibilities include leading sourcing assessments, supplier development and delivery; and implementation and life-cycle management of all key supplier-partner agreements. This role supports the company’s manufacturing strategies and quality.

Responsibilities :

  • Spearhead supplier agreements and negotiations.
  • Plan and execute procurement initiatives to meet and surpass company goals.
  • Continually evolve strategic sourcing best practices, policies, and procedures within the Procurement team and provide subject matter expertise.
  • Maintain in-depth and current product knowledge.
  • Supply chain representation and responsibility within group projects, with internal teams.
  • Oversee supply chain management, driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
  • Establish and track departmental KPIs and scorecards to assist in the evaluation of Purchasing team members and vendor performances.
  • Lead quarterly business reviews with strategic vendors.
  • Evaluate and optimize the existing supplier base, and ensure it is aligned with established sourcing strategies, including supplier consolidation, alternative supplier identification, and migration.
  • Be accountable for all employee-oriented activities including engagement, development, performance management, hiring, retention and compensation, within the Purchasing Team.
  • Provide employee satisfaction scores and employee recognition.
  • Provide day-to-day oversight of the purchasing team.

Professional Knowledge & Skills :

  • Post secondary education in business or supply chain management.
  • At least 7 years of relevant experience in a management role in areas of purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, and / or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
  • Professional designation or certification (SCMP, CPIM, CSCP, CPM) preferred.
  • In-depth understanding and exposure to volume purchasing / procurement of steel, plastic, packaging, and other raw materials and goods and services.
  • Experienced with contract negotiations and implementing cost saving initiatives.
  • Exposure to vendor / supplier relationship management and scorecard / KPIs implementation.
  • Tenacity to overcome challenges to deliver on commitments.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems (JDE or similar).
  • Professional, creative-thinking team player with the ability to handle multiple demands with the use of effective multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading teams and projects, must be visionary and have the ability to understand the company’s needs at a high level.
  • To apply, please send your resume to Vanessa Tran at vanessa.tran@quantum.ca.

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