purchasing director

delicadez fashion; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations. This role involves coordinating projects, managing budgets, and training staff to optimize purchasing policies. You will oversee the evaluation of goods and services, ensuring compliance with company standards while maintaining effective inventory management. Join a dynamic team where your strategic insights will contribute to the growth and efficiency of the organization. If you are passionate about procurement and have a knack for leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing and procurement.
• Strong knowledge of budget management and staff training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing and warehouse activities across the organization.
• Plan and control budget and expenditures effectively.
• Oversee daily operations and maintain inventory.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Staff Training and Development

Data Analysis

Tools

ERP Software

MS Access

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Tasks

• Assign projects and programs to the purchasing and warehouse departments across the organization
• Coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling and distributing materials, equipment, machinery and supplies
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Review purchase order claims and contracts to determine compliance with company policy
• Hire, train, direct and motivate staff
• Plan, develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures
• Oversee the evaluation of the cost and quality of goods or services
• Authorize the development of specifications for products or services
• Review and process claims against suppliers
• Oversee the analysis of data and information
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Electronic mail

Area of Work Experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Area of Specialization

• Trading