Purchasing Manager

Location:

200 Brockport Dr,
Etobicoke, ON
M9W 5C9

Overall Responsibilities:

Position Title: Purchasing Manager

Reports to: COO/GM

Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies for manufacturing of panelized wood building structures.
• Maintaining positive relationships with suppliers and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
• Coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply need and overseeing the purchasing team in their daily activities.
• Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks.
• Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.
• Assess quality of the material received and escalate any discrepancies to the suppliers and management.
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Preparing material requirement projections by project and time period.
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
• Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.

 Requirements:

• Degree in business administration, engineering, or other relevant field
• 10-year experience in procurement of wood and engineered wood products
• Experience as a purchasing manager or in a similar position.
• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
• Excellent leadership abilities and be able to negotiate the best possible deals with the suppliers.
• Supervisory and management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.