Procurement Manager | $85K – $90K + 15-20% Bonus

We are currently hiring a Purchasing Manager for our client! Our client is a global and reputable food manufacturing company located in Delta, BC. There are about 70 employees at the Delta location and 1000 employees globally.

This is a senior-level position, reporting to the Managing Director with 2 direct reports. This person is responsible for the purchasing process. You will be expected to interact with outside vendors and all levels of management and staff. The role is on-site full-time.

Compensation:

• $80K to $90K base salary
• Bonus potential of 15% – 20% (based on performance)
• 3 weeks of vacation
• Extended health benefits
• High growth opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Soliciting price proposals for the common supplies and equipment used by the organization, evaluation and negotiation of (or overseeing negotiation of) favorable contracts to minimize costs, utilization of volume discounts, and development of purchasing strategy.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of purchasing, combined with common business practices relating to the purchasing, pricing, terms, shipment, taxes and payment for commodities and services.
• Maintain a proper inventory flow, inventory accuracy, and attend inventory count.
• Interviewing, hiring, and overseeing training of direct reports, as well as performance management, attendance, etc.
• Keep track of market trends of major bulk products and disseminate information to Management, Sales and Marketing on a timely basis.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate supply chain activities.
• Liaise with Sales & Marketing in new product development
• Co-operate with Finance Dept. to minimize carriage inward costs by securing favorable freight rates, trucking costs and customs declaration fee.
• Co-ordinate with QA to ensure all incoming products in accordance with the quality standards as prescribed in the Purchase Order.
• Prepares price and cost analysis of proposals.
• Performs contract administration including liaison between vendors and company departments, compliance with contract terms and conditions, negotiation of contract amendments extensions and change orders
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and documentation on all solicitations, responses, purchases, contracts, correspondence and related follow-up.
• Analyzes current procurement activities and recommends improvements through more efficient procurement methods, automation, privatization, quantity discounts, standardization, value analysis and cooperative purchasing.
• Supervises assisting staff ensuring they support the entire organization as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management.
• 3+ years of experience in food manufacturing.
• 5+ years of experience in a purchasing role.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent command of the English language (oral and written skills).
• Extensive computer knowledge including Microsoft Suite; knowledge of ERP systems an asset.
• Able to travel internationally (10%).

To apply directly, email your resume to Kirsten Green at [email protected]

Kirsten Green

Recruitment Consultant

https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-m-green

Fuze HR Solutions Inc.

666 Burrard Street – Suite 500 Vancouver, BC V6C 3P6

• Job ID / No. du Poste: 36912
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