category purchasing manager

Government of Canada - Western; Richmond; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Metro Vancouver is seeking an experienced candidate for a managerial role. The position involves overseeing budgets, leading a sales team, and negotiating contracts while ensuring compliance and efficiency. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience in management, procurement, and sales. This role offers a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective communication skills are essential. Strong knowledge of MS Office tools is also required.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Life insurance

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or contracts.
• Strong knowledge of market analysis and sales strategies.
• Ability to manage and lead a team of 5-10 people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control budget and expenditures.
• Lead sales team in building relationships with business clients.
• Oversee the preparation of financial and marketing reports.
• Negotiate business contracts and pricing with suppliers.

Skills

MS Excel

Negotiation

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Client focus

Team player

Adaptability

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Outlook

Presentation software

MS Windows

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre
• Sales
• Management
• Supermarket/grocery store

Responsibilities Tasks

• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Review purchase order claims and contracts to determine compliance with company policy
• Oversee the analysis of data and information
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Lead sales team in building relationships with business clients and manage negotiations of sales contracts
• Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold
• Consult with suppliers
• Work with minimal supervision
• Manage staff and assign duties
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Arrange training for staff
• Negotiate business contracts
• Determine strategic planning related to new product lines
• Work with the marketing department to understand and communicate marketing messages to the field
• Monitor and evaluate

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• Electronic mail
• MS Windows
• Presentation software

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Product development
• Market analysis
• Sales and marketing promotions

Geographical areas of specialization

• South East Asia

Area of specialization

• Communications
• Strategy

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Client focus
• Interpersonal awareness
• Ability to multitask
• Adaptability
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Integrity
• Proactive
• Time management

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities