Purchasing Manager

Purdys Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdys Chocolatier, a top Canadian employer, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead its procurement team in Vancouver. In this role, you will oversee procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, and drive efficiencies within the purchasing function. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in procurement and team leadership, coupled with expertise in relevant tools like Power BI and ERP systems. Purdys offers a supportive work environment, flexible arrangements, and competitive pay, rooted in a commitment to quality and diversity.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangement Policy

Extended Health & Dental Plan

Sickness and Disability Plans

RRSP Matching Program

Profit Sharing depending on achieving business goals

Active Lifestyle Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discount

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement.
• 2+ years of experience leading a team.
• Expertise in Power BI, Syteline (ERP), WMS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day procurement activities and develop the purchasing team.
• Manage supplier relationships and procurement processes.
• Analyze team KPIs and identify process efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Fluency in Mandarin

Procurement Strategy

Education

Professional supply chain or purchasing certification (APICS CSCP, SCMP, PMP)

Tools

Power BI

Syteline (ERP)

WMS

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, May 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Craving a dream job? Join one of Canada's Top Employers. Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of Canada's Best Employers. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 115 years of dedication to quality, trus t, and supportive work environment.

Job type: Permanent, Full-time
The expected annual pay range: $90,000 - $100,000 per year

Do you love chocolates? As a proud Canadian Chocolatier, we create connection and joy through the power of chocolate and have a great deal of fun doing so.

We truly value diversity in our workforce and therefore, welcome applicants of all ethnic groups, genders, races, religions, abilities, and backgrounds.

We’re looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our Purchasing team based in the 2777 Kingsway office in Vancouver, BC. This individual will report to the VP of Chocolate Operations.

Job Overview: The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day procurement activities along with managing, coaching and developing the purchasing team members. The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for ensuring the team’s alignment to the overall procurement strategy and supply chain vision, along with maintaining and developing strong supplier relationships to promote overall supply chain resiliency.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Lead, assist and coach the development of the Purchasing team including the onboarding of new employees and training of procurement related processes
• Lead market exploration activities and supplier qualifications, in compliance with QA needs, for secondary/tertiary sources to mitigate supply risk and assist the organization by ensuring Purchasing support for new product introduction and commercialization, highlighting and communicating risks as needed
• Lead systematic testing of procurement functions in software/ERP related implementations, ensuring Purchasing team needs are met and risks identified
• Analyze and report on Purchasing team KPIs including supplier OTIF, NCRs; including analyzing procurement processes and look for opportunities to streamline them for efficiencies within the Purchasing team. Complete root cause analysis on late deliveries, supply disruptions, etc
• Own end-end-end execution of vendor management including optimizing vendor payment terms and make recommendations on contracts and service agreements and leading the procurement related budgeting processes for fiscal year financial planning
• Own the price/quantity discrepancy process, ensuring the Purchasing team works efficiently with the AP team in a timely manner to uphold the highest possible customer service
• Own procurement related master data and MRP optimization for purchased items (such as lead time, vendor contracts setup, supplier scorecard data) and ensuring a culture of system driven optimization within the Purchasing team

You will be a good fit if you have:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the procurement field
• 2+ years of experience leading a team
• Expertise in Power BI, Syteline (ERP), WMS
• Professional supply chain or purchasing certification (APICS CSCP, SCMP, PMP)
• Fluency in Mandarin is an asset

Get ready to enjoy:

• Flexible Work Arrangement Policy
• Possibility to work from home two days per week
• Extended Health & Dental Plan
• Sickness and Disability Plans
• RRSP Matching Program
• Profit Sharing depending on achieving the business goals
• Purdys Perks (Active Lifestyle Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee discount, and much more)

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, and while we wish we could personally reach out to everyone, we can only contact those selected for an interview.

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