Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
General Responsibilities and Position Objective
The objective of this position is to ensure that obtains the best possible cost for all parts and products within its portfolio.
In this role, the Strategic Purchasing Manager works closely with the R&D department during the product design process to facilitate the sourcing of components, maintain the Approved Vendor List (AVL), ensure that selected suppliers meet selection criteria, and lead all negotiations with key suppliers.
Specific Job Duties
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend suppliers worldwide to ensure the quality, price, and availability of parts and raw materials.
- Negotiate the cost of critical or strategic electronic and mechanical parts selected by the R&D department during product development.
- Review component costs for all bills of materials (BOMs) of products developed.
- Recommend sourcing strategies to management that ensure the best material costs while meeting inventory turnover objectives.
- Inform management of potential cost increases and/or supply issues.
- Participate in evaluating the financial performance of subcontractors.
- Regularly inform management of potential issues related to the supply of goods.
- Support the department during vacations and sick leave absences.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure long-term partnerships and improved responsiveness to market fluctuations.
- Manage supply-related risks, including anticipating raw material shortages and implementing alternative strategies.
- Monitor supplier performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure rigorous tracking of quality, delivery timelines, and costs.
- Manage supplier contracts, including negotiation, monitoring, and renewal, to ensure favorable terms and continuity of supply.
Specific Position Requirements – Candidate Profile
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering. Significant and relevant experience may compensate for the lack of a degree.
Professional Experience
- 8 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
- Knowledge of the electronics market is an asset.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of Great Plains or another ERP system.
Required Competencies and Attitudes
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Analytical mindset.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Determination and perseverance.
- Willingness to travel occasionally.
- Ability to work with suppliers from different cultures and countries.
- Results-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
