Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager
Toronto, On
Manufacturing/ Distribution
Competitive Salary ($95,000-$125,000), Benefits, & Vacation Our client. a multinational manufacturer of industrial parts, is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Manager to join their Toronto office. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, this role is responsible for directing the purchasing team to coordinate purchasing activities across North America, including but not limited to raw materials & packaging, equipment, supplies, and services to support the day-to-day operations for all sites. This critical role will collaborate with the senior executive team to support initiatives to support planning, strategic sourcing for growth, optimization, and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate enjoys a balance between strategic execution and tactical support of the purchasing department. The Role:

• Lead team of Buyer(s) that handle direct and indirect purchasing programs for the sites to ensure that raw materials, packaging, resale, equipment, supplies, and services are delivered on time and at the best value.
• Develop and deploy strategies across all major spend categories, and use appropriate Purchasing tools. 
• Negotiate key contracts for the business to generate P/L cost savings, secure supply and mitigate supply risk.
• Manage the development of standardized processes, tools, and systems to maintain overall efficiency and transparency of the buying function.
• Launch a Supplier Management Process to improve relationships through the development of scorecards and 360 feedback loops with key suppliers.
• Develop Purchasing KPIs & drive monthly reporting and analysis to capture trends and performance.
• Monitor and analyze the supply chain variables (market, demand, and total cost) to anticipate and prevent risks.
• Understand supplier sustainability efforts and collaborate with stakeholders to drive an overall more sustainable supply chain.
• Support to the ERP Stream Lead during and post-implementation.

 
The Ideal Candidate:

• Degree or diploma in Business, Operations, Logistics Management, Purchasing, or equivalent is required
• 5+ years of proven experience in procurement ideally from the manufacturing industry
• CSCMP or similar certification and/or APICS Certification is an asset
• Proven leadership experience
• Intermediate to Sophisticated Level Excel skills required
• Prior ERP management experience is a must

Job ID#16443597
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