Purchasing Manager

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading and actively managing all aspects of procure-to-pay business cycle including sourcing purchasing processes contract management inventory management.  This role will build strong vendor relationships across both direct indirect and resell categories. This role ensures optimal value and alignment with business objectives and works collaboratively with our broader team including our US strategic sourcing team.  The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on complex purchasing and sourcing initiatives across multiple departments continuously identifying opportunities to reduce costs enhance efficiency and drive greater value for the organization. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading and actively managing all aspects of procure-to-pay business cycle including sourcing purchasing processes contract management inventory management.  This role will build strong vendor relationships across both direct indirect and resell categories. This role ensures optimal value and alignment with business objectives and works collaboratively with our broader team including our US strategic sourcing team.  The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on complex purchasing and sourcing initiatives across multiple departments continuously identifying opportunities to reduce costs enhance efficiency and drive greater value for the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a team of buyers and coordinators coaching and developing to build bench strength and valuable contributors to our organization
• Implement procurement strategies to maintain security of supply and optimize value and quality
• Manage risks and challenges and ensure measures are in place to protect the business
• Works collaboratively with Product Management Sales and Supply Chain organization to lead and / or participate in projects across the business.
• Set measure and track departmental objectives / KPIs in area of supplier performance buyer performance cost takeout and working capital objectives.
• Ensure smooth flow and timely delivery of materials goods and services throughout different departments and operations.
• Manage and participate in the sourcing strategy vendor selection negotiation and contract placement of goods and services.
• Approve & review high value purchase orders and ensure that all purchases are consistent with company policies and procedures.
• Partners with all internal stakeholders to develop processes and tools.
• Actively work with strategic vendors to build strong relationships and foster transparency and trust.

Hybrid Work Arrangement

Qualifications : Education :

Experience

Skills / Abilities

Additional Information :

Cornerstone Building Brands Canada is also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Inventory Control,Purchasing,Sourcing,Procurement,Vendor Management,HR Sourcing,ERP Systems,negotiation,Materials Management,Manufacturing,MRP,Contracts

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1