Manager, Procurement & Risk

CB Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Purchasing Manager for a temporary-to-permanent role in Ottawa. This position involves developing procurement strategies, implementing policies, and providing training across the organization. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in procurement and supply chain management, along with strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation and agreements.
• Experience in insurance and property claims management.

Responsibilities

• Creating and implementing procurement policies and processes.
• Identifying and leading cost-reduction strategies.
• Developing an annual procurement plan.

Skills

Customer Service

Cost-reduction Strategies

Procurement Practices

Supplier Evaluations

Education

Post-secondary education in a relevant field

Professional Supply Chain or Procurement designation

Job description

Robert Half Management Resources is the worldwide leader in specialized consulting and staffing services for senior-level accounting, finance and business systems professionals.

Our Not-for-Profit client is seeking a Purchasing Manager for a temporary-to-permanent opportunity. In this role you will be responsible for developing and supervising the organization’s procurement function

The Purchasing Manager’s duties will include :

• Creating and implementing procurement policies, processes and systems
• Identifying, developing, and leading cost-reduction strategies, procurement practices, sourcing strategies and supplier evaluations
• Providing training, and advice across the organization to support understanding and compliance with relevant procurement policies, processes and legislation
• Developing an annual procurement plan
• Leading the RFx process
• Other duties as required

Job Requirements :

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience :

• A minimum of five years of relevant experience
• Post-secondary education in a relevant field
• Professional Supply Chain or Procurement designation
• Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation and agreements
• Experience in insurance and property claims management
• Strong customer service abilities

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Procurement Manager • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada