Purchasing Manager - Winnipeg, Canada - Buhler Industries Inc.

Buhler Industries Inc.

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

This position reports to the Supply Chain Director. A key function of this role is managing vendor relations.

We will also consider applicants who have been in management roles where negotiations and relationship building were key functions of those roles.

Key Responsibilities:

Regular communication with the vendors
Setting strategic directions for material group family
Coaching and developing the team beyond the immediate needs

Job Requirements

Competencies:

Clear English communications skills
Ability to lead complex negotiations with local and international suppliers

Functional expertise:

Postsecondary education is preferred
Previous experience in a higher level management role in the areas of supply chain or sales or finance or similar
Demonstrated leadership skills; team development
Strong negotiation skills with a focus on maintaining positive relationships with suppliers is required
Broad commercial and supply chain experience is required
Previous experience in the area of being a strong influence of internal stakeholders and outside vendors is required
Technical background in the area of reading and understanding mechanical blueprints

Negotiation skills:

Plan, prepare and conduct negotiations supported by a fact base
Consider broad commercial and noncommercial factors in negotiation
Define potential scenarios, negotiation roles and a negotiation strategy
Prepare and execute negotiation tactics and approaches including ability to adapt/flex tactics during a negotiation
Achieve negotiation outcomes that are winwin results

Communication skills:

Ability to convey ideas and thoughts in a clear and convincing way; choosing the mode of communication that is bestsuited to the context and objective
Produce clearly, written and verbal communication
Communicate in a way that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain their message
Be proactive and creative in seeking opportunities to share information and knowledge
Use the most appropriate channels of communications within and between departments/divisions
Communicate effectively, both inside and outside the organization, on both simple and complex topics

Presentation skills:

Present ideas effectively to individuals or groups
Effective in a variety of formal and informal presentation settings: oneonone, small, and large groups
Command attention and manage group process during the presentation
Change tactics midstream when something isn't working

Problem solving skills:

Ability to identify root causes and to solve problems for both short and long term
Undertake to solve a complex task by breaking it down into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way
Anticipate potential obstacles and develop contingency plans to overcome them
Consider the organization's priorities when making decisions or analyzing the costs and benefits of various alternative solutions

Job Snapshot
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Employee Type:

Full-Time

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Location:

Winnipeg

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Job Type:

Automotive
Management
Supply Chain

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Experience:
5 to 10 years

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Date Posted:
1/27/2023