Asia Project Manager- Sourcing and Operations

Weston Wood Solutions; Brampton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston Wood Solutions is hiring an Asia Project Manager for Sourcing and Operations on a fixed term contract in Brampton, Canada. The role includes vendor management and project oversight, requiring strong analytical and interpersonal skills, along with fluency in English and Mandarin. Join a dynamic team in an innovative company recognized as one of Canada's fastest-growing firms.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in progressive project, vendor and program management.
• Relevant supply chain experience required.
• Experience in offshore sourcing and business development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vendor relationships and manage critical programs.
• Lead projects ensuring efficiency in execution.
• Analyze complex data to drive decision-making.

Skills

Project Management

Vendor Management

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Mandarin

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

PMP certification or active pursuit

Tools

Office 365

MS Excel

ERP tools

Job description

Asia Project Manager- Sourcing and Operations

Asia Project Manager- Sourcing and Operations

Position: Asia Project Manager, Sourcing and Operations (Asia Programs)

THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT POSITION (Up to 12 months)

About Us

At Weston Wood Solutions, we are not just a company – we're a global force in the millwork industry. As passionate distributors and manufacturers of top-tier millwork products, we deliver extraordinary value. Our secret sauce? It is the perfect blend of innovation, industry expertise, and exceptional customer service. We are proud to have our hard work recognized as one of Canada's fastest-growing companies. We are the platinum recipient of the prestigious '50 Best Managed Companies' award for several consecutive years. It is in our DNA to constantly seek out fresh ideas and innovative ways to get even better.

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a knack for managing vendors, driving projects forward, and solving complex challenges? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, global environment where adaptability and collaboration are key? If so, join our team as a Asia Project Manager, Sourcing and Operations on a fixed term contract basis!

You will play a pivotal role in overseeing vendor relationships, managing critical programs, and handling special projects within our Asia Programs team, dealing with all aspects of the supply chain in relation to our various product lines and programs. You will navigate shifting priorities and global time zones to ensure seamless execution of initiatives, including resolution of pricing issues or quality/ design issues. Your ability to analyze complex data, pay attention to the details, anticipate roadblocks, and maintain strong relationships (internally and externally) will be essential to success.

What You’ll Do:

• Program & Vendor Management: Collaborate closely with the Asia programs team to optimize program opportunities with existing or new product lines and vendor partnerships, by actively sourcing or supporting the team with related activities. This may involve visits to some of our mills and related vendors as applicable.
• Effectively lead projects to ensure projects are planned, prioritized, and executed efficiently based on core project management principles, and effectively resourced for optimal costs and success.
• Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and keep initiatives on track.
• Oversee vendor production schedules, order deliveries, and pricing updates, and swiftly handle problems while maintaining communication with all relevant parties.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth operations, including regular and clear communication with all relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare and update weekly reports for key customers and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate pricing records and analyze financial data to support decision-making.
• Offshore Sourcing: Support business developmentbyidentifying and selecting suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery standards, and effectively managing the established relationships and their performance.
• Effectively negotiate terms of contracts with suppliers.
• Product Development: Manage the product development process from concept to launch, and ensure products meet quality, cost, and timeline objectives.
• Support process and workflow improvement initiatives.
• Manage administrative tasks related to program and vendor operations, including updates to various systems and processes.
• Participate in all required meetings.

What You Need to Succeed:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher level, in a relevant field within the supply chain discipline
• Demonstrated experience in a related sourcing and operations role , with a minimum of five (5) years in progressive project, vendor and program management with Asia vendors
• PMP certification completed, or actively pursuing.

Skills and Abilities:

• Relevant supply chain related experience with demonstrated project and program management experience.
• Offshore sourcing and business development experience required.
• Proven ability to multitask under tight deadlines, and manage large, complex projects, with shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and rapport building skills.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin (required!) with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of analyzing data, identifying trends, and solving complex problems through effective decision-making and influencing skills.
• Sharp eye for detail, paired with strong numerical and computational acumen.
• Flexible to accommodate global time zones, including early morning or late evening meetings and deadlines.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to drive efficiency and results.
• Adept with Office 365 (particularly MS Excel), ERP tools, and related technology products.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities

Nice-to-Have:

• Relevant industry experience
• Fluency in additional languages.
• Familiarity with Epicor BisTrack
• Situational Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results
• Communicates Effectively

Why Join Us?

We pride ourselves on a vibrant work culture that celebrates success through company events, lunch and learns, service awards, employee recognition, and team celebrations.Apply today and let’s build the future together.

If you believe your skills and experience match what we are looking for for this fixed term contract position, send your application to [e-mail] by latest June 10, 2025.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, who are legally entitled to work in Ontario and for any employer. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in the selection process.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used during the screening process to assess whether an applicant meets the required experience criteria. Candidates interviewed for this role will receive an update on their application status within 45 days of their last interview. We appreciate all applicants for their expression of interest in joining our team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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