Strategic Purchaser & Vendor Manager

Kibbi; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental plans

Retirement plans

Employee Assistance Program (EFAP)

Job summary

Kibbi is seeking a Purchaser to manage sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relations for manufacturing and engineering needs in Canada. The role involves ensuring timely PO creation, cost control, and alignment with corporate policies and regulations.

You will evaluate suppliers, obtain quotes, negotiate terms, and monitor supplier performance while working closely with internal stakeholders to meet operational and project requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of procurement and supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in a purchasing or supply chain capacity.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers and vendors to ensure alignment with organizational requirements.
• Procure materials, equipment, and services based on demand generated through the ERP system and approved business requirements outside of the ERP system.
• Source vendors and obtain quotations for identified parts, materials, and subcontracted services.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, contracts, and delivery schedules to achieve the best overall value for the organization.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with vendors while monitoring and evaluating supplier performance.
• Analyze sales data, forecasts, and other business inputs to develop purchasing patterns that maximize product availability while minimizing excess inventory and waste.

Education

Degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business, Procurement, APICS, PMAC (Supply Chain Canada) or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management systems

Manufacturing planning tools

Job description

Kibbi is seeking a Purchaser to manage sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relations for manufacturing and engineering needs in Canada. The role involves ensuring timely PO creation, cost control, and alignment with corporate policies and regulations.

You will evaluate suppliers, obtain quotes, negotiate terms, and monitor supplier performance while working closely with internal stakeholders to meet operational and project requirements.