We are a solutions-driven, customer-focused provider of material handling, storage, and automated systems solutions and we take pride in knowing that your actions boost our customers’ productivity. We are looking for customer-focused, self-starting individuals to join our team and make a difference. If that sounds like you, join the Johnston Equipment team today!
Position Summary
This role reports directly to the Director of Procurement. This position is responsible for identifying and procuring the goods and services required by the company. Buyer works collaboratively with all departments to educate employees and managers on procurement best practices, policy interpretation, leading to the development, and execution of procurement initiatives and solutions that maintain corporate cost reduction/containment objectives.
Key Work Activities:
Procurement
- To lead strategic sourcing for goods and services supporting all business requirements
- Vendor quotes management- develop quote specifications, quote submission to vendors and analysis of submitted quotes for specification compliance ,competitive price and terms and conditions
- Ensures the timely placement of purchase orders, delivery of goods and/or services to meet customer/department order requirements.
- Expedites deliveries, traces shipments and solve supply and logistics issues as required
- New vendor sourcing when required outside of preferred vendor options
Vendor Management – Contracts And Preferred Vendor Programs
- Manages contracts through the centralized contract management tool, review, update, maintain and send reminders to contract owners as contracts come due for review/renewal
- Lead contract owners through the renewal or renegotiation process
- Assists with negotiations of new and renewal contracts in order to meet corporate procurement savings initiatives.
- Monitor market conditions using online tools, networking and published information
- Lead the vendor performance and relationship management process driving overall value from contracts
- Updates /maintains and negotiates vendor pricing and communicates changes to key stakeholders
- Organize and lead quarterly business review meetings with preferred vendors.
- Under the direction of the Director of Procurement assists with set-up of preferred vendor program and monitors vendor performance
- Develops/maintains monthly vendor KPI’s
Cost savings/containment
- Identify new sourcing opportunities to add value, provide competitive pricing , drive cost savings
- Perform detailed spend analysis to support strategic sourcing and to identity opportunities for savings and cost containment
- Assist with RFP process by preparing spend reports that provide analyzed itemized list of commodities representing costs and quantities for items used in the National RFP process
- Continuously work with existing/ new vendors to identify ways to reduce costs within the supply chain.
- Reinforce procurement cost saving strategies when considering requested purchases with all internal key stakeholders.
- Monthly Cost saving tracking and reporting to Director of Procurement
Administrative /Reports
- Develop and submit various procurement related reports as assigned by Director of Procurement
- Issues internal communication for all procurement related policies and processes
- Liaises with all departments on competitive bidding initiatives
- Under direction of Director of Procurement assists with development and implementation of procurement procedures and policies
- Coach and educate all internal stakeholders through policy interpretation, procurement policies and procedures compliance
- Works with Accounts Payable to ensure all National vendor invoices are accurately coded & approved for payment and resolve all discrepancies as required
- Responsible for maintaining and updating Procurement page on Intranet
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Experience
- 3+ years of Purchasing / Buying / Supply Chain Management experience, ideally with a post-secondary degree
- Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of tactical procurement processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong conflict resolution and relationship management abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Internal spending experience is considered an asset.
- Procurement and inventory control experience is considered an asset.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers, internal stakeholders, logistics providers, and Accounts Payable teams.
- Must be legally eligible to work and reside in Canada.
Why You’ll love it here
- We offer a competitive salary, incentive program, and an excellent benefits package
- We trust and support you - take ownership of your work and push your ideas from inception to execution
- We want to see you grow - we support your career progression and provide learning and development opportunities
While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
G.N. Johnston Equipment is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.
About Johnston Equipment:
Johnston Equipment provides material handling equipment to move product in, out and throughout warehouses; service solutions and tools to better manage warehouse productivity; racking, storage and automated system solutions to optimize the storage and movement of goods; and programs to protect material handling assets and the people who utilize them. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced solutions as well as provide the highest quality service.
We are growing and need talented professionals to drive our vision to create an effortless experience for our customers by delivering our products and services in an efficient and safe manner. Join us…. Make a difference!
We are a solutions-driven, customer-focused provider of material handling, storage, and automated systems solutions and we take pride in knowing that your actions boost our customers’ productivity. We are looking for customer-focused, self-starting individuals to join our team and make a difference. If that sounds like you, join the Johnston Equipment team today!
About Johnston Equipment:
Johnston Equipment provides material handling equipment to move product in, out and throughout warehouses; service solutions and tools to better manage warehouse productivity; racking, storage and automated system solutions to optimize the storage and movement of goods; and programs to protect material handling assets and the people who utilize them. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced solutions as well as provide the highest quality service.
We are growing and need talented professionals to drive our vision to create an effortless experience for our customers by delivering our products and services in an efficient and safe manner. Join us…. Make a difference!
Additional Qualifications
Education
- Relevant university degree is required
- Supply Chain designation or working towards it will be an asset is required
Skills
- Experience working with JDE and advanced excel skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence both within and outside of the individual’s direct scope of responsibility in order to achieve overall business objectives
- Excellent knowledge of sourcing & procurement techniques
- 7 years + proven procurement/supply chain experience
- Resourceful, diplomatic, customer service oriented with excellent interpersonal skills
- Solid project management
- Ability to effectively communicate and prioritize competing tasks and constraints
- Strong analytical, decision-making & problem-solving skills
- Willing to embrace changes with positive attitude
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines
- Well-developed organizational and prioritization skills
- Achieves Results, Accuracy and attention to detail
