Purchasing Manager - Manufacturing Experience Required | US-532

Purchasing Manager - Manufacturing Experience Required | US-532

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 [email protected]. REFER A PERM HIRE AND EARN UP TO $1,000! For more details, click here.

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