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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