Global Purchasing Manager

Executive; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm based in Vancouver is looking for a Global Purchasing Manager to manage purchasing operations globally. The role requires a strategic thinker with at least three years of experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in Chinese for effective communication with international suppliers. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and requires international travel to engage with suppliers and ensure compliance.

Benefits

Travel subsidy for international business trips

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of proven hands-on experience in global procurement and supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to accurately forecast product quantities and inventory levels.
• Planning and executing all activities related to procurement.
• Overseeing supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability.

Skills

Fluency in Chinese

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management

Job description

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Alpha Living DIY Homes Ltd., a premier entity in the construction materials sector, is on the lookout for a dedicated Global Purchasing Manager. This full-time role demands a strategic individual capable of managing the Company's purchasing operations across the globe. The chosen candidate will play a crucial role in negotiating terms with global suppliers and crafting sourcing strategies that align with its corporate objectives, ensuring that the Company benefits from competitive pricing, cost and supply chain efficiency, without compromising on quality.

Location: 11591 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, BC V6X 1T5
Term of Employment: 3 years
Travel Requirements: International travel is required.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to accurately forecast product quantities and inventory levels.
• Planning and executing all activities related to procurement by implementing procurement strategies and forecasting procurement needs; including related budgets.
• Developing, deploying and managing the annual merchandising plan to drive sales conversion, increased average order value, and support overall company goals; including related budgets.
• Identifying unique, underdeveloped, emerging or new products or categories, and recommending product promotions, price changes, de-listings and clearances based on statistical analysis, competitive landscape, customer feedback, and web analytics.

Procurement:

• Developing and managing procurements policies, procedures, forecasts and budgets ensuring alignment with best practices and guidelines as well as the organization’s strategic plan.
• Managing the required procurement processes (e.g. orders, work orders and requisitions for all varieties of construction materials, supplies, equipment, bids for potential commodities, supplies equipment, and services, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring necessary resources to support the business operations.
• Overseeing supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability.
• Developing and maintaining strategic relationships with approximately 100 suppliers.
• Evaluating/renewing contracts to ensure supplier compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies.
• Performing periodic market trend analyses in the specific categories; analyzing supplier base, industry changes, etc.

Demand Planning:

• Formulating demand plans according to sales forecasts and inventory turnover; following up to ensure that targets for best-selling products, new products, seasonal and regular products are met, and inventory turnover term control are met.
• Providing regular reports on the results of the warehouse operations (3 warehouse locations) and providing reliable forecasts.
• Accountable and responsible for performance management of purchasing team members.
• Leads by example to ensure a respectful work environment and positive corporate culture.

Qualifications:

• A college diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a comparable discipline.
• Fluency in Chinese for efficient negotiations and interactions with international suppliers.
• A minimum of three years of proven hands-on experience in global procurement and supply chain management.
• Readiness for international travel to meet with suppliers, inspect operations, and ensure quality compliance, when needed.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.

Remunerations:

• Hourly wage: $47.6 to $80.
• Employees will receive a travel subsidy for international business trips, ensuring coverage for travel-related expenses.