Purchasing Supervisor

Noble; Concord; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal growth opportunities

Training and development programs

Medical & Dental coverage

Pension and RRSP contributions

Additional insurance coverage

Student Loan Repayment Benefit

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Noble is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to ensure optimal procurement of materials, services, and supplies. You will lead a team, optimize inventory, and partner with Sales to align demand with supply while using ERP/MRP to drive data-driven decisions.

The role requires a strong purchasing background, stakeholder collaboration, and a proactive mindset to continuously improve service levels. A Bachelor’s degree and ERP/WMS familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP and WMS systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent time management.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Works well under pressure and can manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Develop purchasing strategies to ensure optimal acquisition of materials, supplies, and services.
• Collaborate with Sales and other departments to align supply with demand.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to manage inventory and generate reports for management.
• Monitor market trends and pricing for competitive pricing.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers; evaluate performance.
• Supervise daily activities of the purchasing team.
• Identify new sources of supply to meet changing needs.
• Assist in developing purchasing policies and procedures.
• Manage vendor portfolios and PO creation as part of daily tasks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Team player

Written communication

Verbal communication

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

WMS systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Overview and What We Offer You

At Noble, we help our customers’ businesses succeed by investing in our most important asset: our teammates!

Start a rewarding career at our Jane Head Office as a Purchasing Supervisor! We are in business to help our customers succeed!

What We Offer You

• Internalgrowth opportunities
• Access to training and development programs
• Comprehensive benefits package:
• Medical & Dental coverage
• Pension and RRSP contribution opportunities
• Additional insurance coverage
• We invest in our most important asset: our teammates—now offering a Student Loan Repayment Benefit!
• An opportunity to be part of a supportive and close-knit team!

The Purchasing Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring that we have the right product in the right place at the right time. You thrive on delivering the best service level every time. You are meticulously detailed, organized, and persistent with a sense of urgency to exceed service level expectations. You have a strong background in purchasing and supply chain management, you take a proactive approach in reviewing systems and processes to make recommendations for continuous improvement. While developing your team to maintain a best-in-class service level.

This job posting is for an existing position.

When you join Team Noble, success is in store for you too. So ask yourself: Are you Team Noble?

How you Contribute to Noble's Success

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to ensure optimum acquisition of materials, supplies and services at the best price and terms.
• Collaborate with other departments, including Sales, to ensure a supply that matches demand.
• Use ERP/MRP systems, spreadsheets, and other tools to manage inventory and create analytical reports for upper management and make sound purchasing decisions.
• Monitor and analyze market trends and pricing to ensure competitive pricing.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers focusing on vendor performance.
• Supervise and manage the daily activities of the purchasing team.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure contract compliance.
• Identify and develop new sources of supply to meet changing business needs.
• With a forward thinking, growth mindset- Assist in the development and implementation of purchasing policies and procedures.
• Will carry a portfolio of vendors and execute PO creation and execution as part of day to day.
• Other duties as required

Must Haves and Nice to Haves

Must Have:

• Bachelors degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field preferred
• Working knowledge ERP and WMS Systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent time management.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Works well under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities and various constraints related to Supply Chain.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a good team player.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A self-motivated person who demonstrates initiative and enjoys challenges.

Nice to Have:

• 3-5 years of previous purchasing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing and/or Pipe Valves & Fittings product is a strong asset.

The target salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000.

Who We Are

From our beginning as a plumbing supplier, Noble has grown to serve the trade in HVAC, Hydronics, Industrial, and Fire Protection. From construction through to maintenance and renovation, we offer an incredible assortment of leading brands.

While we’ve grown and continue to expand, one thing about Noble that hasn’t changed is our commitment to delivering the best service in our industry.

Today, we still judge our success by our customers’ successes.

That’s why our teammates are passionate about providing exceptional customer experiences and delivering the best value-added service in the business.

When you join Team Noble, success is in store for you, too!

As a Noble teammate you have the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills consistent with our business. We provide the resources, training, and opportunities to thrive.

We value diversity and strive to make everyone feel included and respected. Noble is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles and practices of employment equity, and encourage all qualified individuals, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous Peoples to apply for our career opportunities. Should you require any assistance during the application process, please contact us at 905-760-6344 with reference of the Job Title.

We thank all applicants for their expression of interest. Those who are shortlisted for further review will be contacted directly. Hiring Managers are responsible for reviewing applications and making all final hiring decisions. AI-assisted tools may be used from time to time to support the recruitment process.