Purchasing & Logistics Manager – PERMANENT

at  Canadian Executive Search Group Inc

Our client is seeking to hire a permanent PURCHASING & LOGISTICS MANAGER
Location: Chatham, ON
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: $60,000/annum (plus bonus) and benefits
This position is considered a full-time permanent senior position within the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the procurement of commodities, supplies, equipment, and services to be used by the organization.
Coordinates efforts with manufacturing, warehouse and stores in order to maintain the appropriate level of inventory. This individual will utilize expert knowledge to purchase goods and services
that meet quality requirements and specifications at the most favorable price for the
company, while simultaneously building and maintaining strategic relationships with key
suppliers.
Strategic contract negotiation, development of purchasing policies and procedures for ensuring the availability of all necessary materials required to support the manufacturing process, releasing of inbound raw materials and components ensuring adequate stock levels for production requirements.
Core Competencies
 Customer Focus
 Communication
 Team Work
 Quality Orientation
 Time Management
 Adaptability/ Flexibility
 Creative and Innovative Thinking
 Decision Making and Judgement
 Planning and Organizing
 Problem Solving
 Accountability and Dependability
 Ethics and Integrity
 Mediating and Negotiating
 Providing Consultation

JOB DUTIES

 Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the purchasing activities of the
organization
 Develop purchasing policies and procedures and control purchasing department
budget
 Identify vendors of materials, equipment or supplies
 Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services
 Negotiate the negotiation of purchase contracts
 Participate in the development of substitute materials
 Review and process claims against suppliers
 Sourcing, Negotiation, Contracting &Executing agreements to fulfill Day-to-Day
business needs, primarily for High value specialty Materials & Services not
available on existing agreements
 Managing project related initiatives
 Process Improvements for Procurement Stores
 The Purchasing Manager is responsible for occasionally leading and aiding in-
the-development-of and instituting assigned areas of focus may include;
Procurement Operations, Commodity Management Materials, Logistics, Contract
Management, Supplier Management.
 Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate supply chain activities.
 Develop and implement purchasing/inventory policies including the development,
 Establish delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact clients and suppliers
to resolve issues.
 Analyze inventory needs based on sales trends and inventory levels.
 Place purchase orders ensuring flow of inventory that guarantees optimum stock
levels and meets turnover goals.
 Maintain an extensive database for all orders that is up to date and provides
information for analysis and reporting.
 Provide product, storage and order information to all internal departments as
requested.
 Stay current with internal and external factors impacting procurement function.
 Research and survey buying markets in order to source the most optimal
suppliers, in accordance with corporate objectives.
 Prepare and administer bids, requests for quote, requests for proposal, requests
for information, and other vendor documentation.
 Advise departments and business units of lead time required to obtain products
or services.
 Make alternate arrangements in the event of shortages or delayed deliveries to
minimize impact on the organization.
Qualified? Please send your resume in confidence to; chatham@canadianexecutivesearch.com