Supply Chain Manager

Scandinavian Building Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cleaning service provider in Edmonton is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee the purchasing team and develop effective procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will have 4–5 years of relevant experience and strong organizational skills. This role offers significant growth opportunities within a family-oriented culture that values employee development and job security.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Family friendly events

Job security and stability

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of relevant experience in procurement and/or inventory management.
• Supervisory or managerial background is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in computer software, including company platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and management to the purchasing team.
• Develop and maintain purchasing programs in conjunction with the Vice President.
• Manage purchase orders and inventory flow.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal abilities

Process development

Education

Post-secondary education in purchasing or supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Overview

Scandinavian Building Services has been a Canadian leader in retail and commercial cleaning for the last 60 years. Starting as a small family owned and operated business in Edmonton Alberta in 1982 to offering full service janitorial and building maintenance across Canada today. We attribute our success to staying true to our core values of Service, Motivate, Respect, and Connect. As we continue to grow we are looking to add a Supply Chain Manager to the Scandi Family!

Location and Hours

Edmonton head office – Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with a 1-hour lunch (30 minutes paid and 30 minutes unpaid), with required flexibility to respond to the needs of the business which could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What’s In It For You

• Awarded one of Canada\'s Best Managed Companies: We\'re committed to a high level standard of excellence for both clients and our Scandi Family.
• Growth Opportunities: A place to hang your hat. We want our employees to grow with us long term and offer a tuition reimbursement program to continue your professional development.
• Stability and Job Security: Even through tough economic times we\'ve continued to steadily grow, and we aren\'t slowing down any time soon. With a strong national presence across Canada and growth into the US.
• Family First Culture: We are and have always been a family owned and operated business. We have family friendly events year-round and affectionately call our team members the Scandi Family.
• Benefits: We offer a comprehensive medical and dental plan as well as personal days off.

What Your Day To Day Will Look Like

You will be reporting into the Vice President of Procurement. You will have 4 direct reports.

Leadership And Supervision

• Follow and lead all company values and mission statements.
• Provide day-to-day oversight and management to the purchasing team.
• Communicate with the purchasing team to resolve performance and personnel issues, and to discuss and implement company policies and procedures.
• Address escalations or concerns within the purchasing department.

Department Management and Innovation

• In conjunction with the Vice President, develop, refresh, and maintain all purchasing programs and procedures.
• Consistently evaluate current processes, recommend and implement improvements.
• Coordinate purchasing projects and provide status reports to management.
• Ensure consistent use of purchasing processes by the procurement group.
• Provide support to the Vice President with coverage as required.

Purchasing

• Monitor supply chain factors and coordinate alternate plans for shortages, overages, or delays to reduce organizational impact.
• Manage purchase orders and inventory flow for cost-effective use.
• Source and buy non-stock items as needed.
• Answer questions about purchase and back-order status for current and future projects.

What You\'ll Need To Succeed

• 4–5 years of relevant experience in procurement and/or inventory management
• Supervisory or managerial background is considered an asset
• Strong organizational skills
• Post-secondary education or related experience in purchasing or supply chain preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities for working with all levels within the organization and third-party vendors.
• Proficiency in computer software, including company platforms and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• Ability to develop and improve processes

Our Interview Process

• 20 minute preliminary phone interview with our Recruiter
• 20-40 minute assessment (depending on optional practice questions or breaks)
• 30 minute MS Teams video interview with the Hiring Manager and direct Supervisor for the role

At Scandinavian Building Services we are an equal opportunity employer who values a diverse workplace. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome all candidates to apply. We feel it is important that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected.