Procurement Manager
Procurement Manager
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Job Description
Role Overview:
The Procurement Manager reporting to the Director of Supply Chain is responsible for leading the Purchasing Planning and Logistics departments at our Scarborough location. This fulltime position offers an excellent opportunity to develop essential procurement and supply chain management skills. The role focuses on managing procurement processes developing and implementing strategies and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the efficient and costeffective flow of goods and services.
Key Responsibilities:
Supply Chain Management (Procurement Planning and Logistics):
- Collaborate with the Director of Supply Chain to oversee the of the overall procurement strategy.
- Lead procurement activities develop plans monitor KPIs and work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment.
- Establish minimum and economic order quantities (MOQs and EOQs) for vendors based on demand cost and storage constraints.
- Negotiate and manage commodity contracts to secure optimal agreements.
- Regularly evaluate vendor performance and optimize buying parameters to improve service levels reduce waste and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Implement costeffective procurement strategies to drive longterm savings.
- Build and nurture strong supplier relationships ensuring favorable contract terms while maintaining a positive rapport.
- Track and compare purchase costs with historical data and budgets.
- Manage item creation in the ERP system handle RFPs and identify potential new suppliers.
Warehouse Management:
- Support inventory management processes identify slowmoving materials and mitigate risks associated with perishable items.
- Collaborate with the warehouse team to enforce stringent controls on the receipt and inventory of materials.
Finance:
- Negotiate payment terms discounts and rebates with vendors.
- Ensure accurate reflection of total landed costs including purchase price freight duties and other associated costs in pricing models.
- Maintain oversight of procurementrelated accounts payable and receivable.
Quality Assurance:
- Support the vetting and onboarding of new suppliers ensuring compliance with internal policies and standards.
- Assist in resolving material quality issues whether directly purchased or customersupplied.
Commercial Responsibilities:
- Drive strategic sourcing for new materials in commercial projects.
- Align commodity contracts with key customer contacts ensuring consistency and transparency.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years of leadership experience in procurement or supply chain management.
- Bachelors degree in management supply chain or engineering (higher education is a plus).
- Strong organizational time management and decisionmaking abilities.
- Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in SAP WMS and Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to manage a team effectively in a fastpaced 24/7 operational environment.
- Experience in the comanufacturing and food industry is a significant asset.
Competencies:
Negotiation: Skilled in navigating complex negotiations to achieve optimal outcomes while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
Time Management: Efficiently prioritizes tasks and manages time to maximize productivity.
Process Management: Adept at streamlining workflows and identifying opportunities for improvement and synergy.
ActionOriented: Proactively tackles challenges and seizes opportunities with enthusiasm and minimal hesitation.
Business Acumen: Indepth understanding of industry trends competitor strategies and market dynamics.
SelfManagement:
- Adhere to Health Safety and Environmental policies.
- Foster a positive team environment through proactive collaboration.
- Exhibit resilience optimism and adaptability in a fastpaced and everchanging environment.
- Demonstrate selfmotivation and the ability to thrive under pressure.
FSIN
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type
Full Time
