Procurement Manager

CB Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A wholesale building materials company in Burnaby is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead purchasing functions and mentor a team. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, with strong analytical and leadership skills. This role offers the opportunity to drive strategy and work cross-functionally within a growing organization.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 7 plus years experience in materials/purchasing or supply chain management.
• Progressive experience in procurement with proven leadership abilities.
• Previous experience in a similar industry highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the Company’s purchasing functions.
• Analyze price proposals and financial reports.
• Implement best practices in purchasing and supplier management.
• Develop and maintain a vendor base for competitive advantage.
• Establish and maintain measurable performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical mindset

Education

Supply Chain Designation (preferred)

Job description

Ref ID : 05060-0012458802

Classification : Benefits Administrator

Compensation : $90000.00 to $115000.00 yearly

Overview

Calling all Procurement Professionals! My Burnaby based client is seeking a Procurement Manager to join their team. This is a newly created role. This position will report directly to the President. The client is within the wholesale building materials industry and has been established for 60 plus years. As the Procurement Manager you will lead a team of two individuals and be the go-to person for a variety of other employees as the knowledge expert. This is an opportunity for someone who can wear multiple hats, think strategically, inspire and mentor other team members, operate in a fast-paced environment with a critical and analytical business mindset.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the Company’s purchasing functions including the supervision of all procurement activities, processes, and procedures
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine selling prices
• Analyze and review trade policies, and other trade-related information to determine impact on import / export initiatives
• Establish and implement purchasing standards, controls, policies, and procedures
• Implement best practices in purchasing and supplier management
• Develop and maintain a vendor base to create and sustain a competitive advantage, utilizing global market exploitation
• Product Knowledge and Development
• Strategy Support
• Establish and maintain measurable performance metrics
• Maintain and review requisitions and records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product, performance, and inventories
• Work closely with various departments to drive product design, development, marketing, and launch processes

Qualifications

• Supply Chain Designation (preferred)
• 7 plus years experience in materials / purchasing or supply chain management
• Progressive experience in materials / purchasing or supply chain management and proven leadership abilities
• Previous experience in a similar industry highly advantageous

What is in it for you?

The opportunity to lead, guide and mentor a team, to work cross functionally across many departments, to drive the growing company. The opportunity to join a tenured and loyal team with core values and teamwork at the heart.

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! Please reference job number 05060-0012458802 in all correspondence.

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