Purchasing Specialist

GreenFox Windows and Doors; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the window and door industry is seeking a Procurement Manager to enhance their supply chain. This role involves strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and managing supplier relationships. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and quality while enjoying competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health care and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Dynamic work environment

Gym membership discounts

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of relevant experience in procurement/inventory.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure.
• Strong project management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain connections with vendors and negotiate agreements.
• Develop sourcing strategies and manage procurement paperwork.
• Collaborate with departments to support company goals.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract negotiation

Supplier performance management

Project management

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Tools

MS Office

Inventory management systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain connections with vendors, looking for and assessing new ones when needed;
• Stay in close contact with suppliers to negotiate agreements that are affordable and guarantee a consistent supply of in-demand goods.
• Build and develop the sourcing strategy, identify possible suppliers, generate related reports, negotiate terms and conditions of the contract, and finish all project/procurement paperwork
• Collaborate with various departments to enable the delivery of solutions that support the company's goals and priorities
• Work together with both internal and external partners to successfully handle supply agreement handoffs in order to guarantee the project's success as a whole
• Apply project management and prioritization techniques to efficiently plan tasks and reliably complete related initiatives
• Utilize tools linked to procurement to carry out duties
• Manage stakeholder communication, requisitions, Q&A documentation/distribution, evaluation, reference calls, inventory operations and vendor briefings
• Track and manage purchase orders, delivery schedules for pickups and deliveries, and system reconciliation
• Utilize and manage the Fenestration system to anticipate product demands, manage purchase orders, and monitor inventory levels.
  
  

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum 2-5 years of relevant experience in procurement/inventory management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, contract drafting, competitive price analysis, and supplier performance management or a similar role
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision, possesses self-starter qualities to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Manage to work under pressure and with time sensitive deadlines
• Proficient in using systems for inventory and procurement management along with MS Office applications
• Ability to prioritize several concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong project management skills with ability to organize, control and coordinate a variety of activities
• Exceptional negotiation and relationship management skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with industry trends
  
  

What We Offer

• A dynamic work environment where you can truly make a difference
• The opportunity to work with a dedicated team that values innovation and quality
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  
  

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care fully paid by the company
• RRSP match
• Gym corporation membership discounts
• On-site parking