Purchasing Manager – Manufacturing Experience Required

Job title:

Purchasing Manager – Manufacturing Experience Required

Company

Quantum

Job description

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.REFER A PERM HIRE AND EARN UP TO $1,000! For more details, click here.OUR VIRTUAL DOORS ARE OPEN! We’re also bringing the interviews to you by various web applications, virtually! Contact us today for your next opportunity.Services de Gestion Quantum LtéeDepuis sa fondation à Montréal en 1968, Quantum a acquis une renommée enviable et est devenue le partenaire de ressources humaines de choix des entreprises privées ou du domaine public. Notre mission d’excellence et notre engagement indéfectible…

Expected salary

Location

Mississauga, ON

Job date

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 23:50:11 GMT

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