We are seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activities for a fast-paced distribution environment. This role is responsible for managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods to support business operations.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of procurement experience, strong analytical skills, and experience working within a distribution, warehousing, or supply chain environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the procurement and replenishment of inventory to meet operational and customer demands.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, and service agreements to achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Monitor inventory levels and purchasing trends to maintain optimal stock levels while minimizing excess inventory.
- Collaborate with warehouse, operations, sales, and finance teams to forecast purchasing requirements.
- Evaluate supplier performance, including quality, delivery, and service metrics.
- Source and qualify new suppliers to improve supply chain resilience and competitiveness.
- Analyze procurement data and prepare reports on purchasing activity, spend, and supplier performance.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and procurement best practices.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing function.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience.
- Experience within a distribution, wholesale, logistics, or warehousing environment is strongly preferred.
- Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field.
- Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract management skills.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- CPIM, SCMP, PMAC, or related supply chain designation is considered an asset.
