Purchasing Manager - Lunenburg, Canada - ABCO Industries Inc

ABCO Industries Inc

Verified Company

Lunenburg, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Role Intro:

Reporting to the VP Operations, the
Purchasing Manager will be responsible for purchasing materials and services to support all company operations.

The Purchasing Manager will oversee the Stockroom team members and all Stockroom procedures. As well, they will manage the inventory control.

Typical Workday:

Sourcing equipment, raw materials, goods, and services.
Assessing current material availability while identifying pricing trends and future availability of materials and goods.
Collaborating with various departments and leadership to identify and develop requirements for equipment, materials, products and suitable substitutions.
Negotiatingprices and contracts with suppliers while building and maintaining longterm relationships.
Ensuring professional and ethical purchasing practices while aligning with suppliers that share the same values.
Preparing requisitions and purchase orders and maintain purchasing records as required and to satisfy the requirements of the company Quality Assurance system.
Proactively follow up with suppliers to ensure timely receipt of goods and materials.
Drafting and implementing instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.
Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
Administers the departmental budget.
Track and develop yearly purchasing / storeroom departmental KPI's.
Assisting accounting with year end inventory counts.
Assisting engineering estimators by providing supplier information.

Work Environment:

Onsite
Traditional business hours
Majority of time in office setting with intermittent time spent throughout the facility including the stockroom
Collaborating with various departments
Training/mentorship provided

Requirements:

Completion of Bachelor's Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing & Supply Management, Business or in related field or equivalent work experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven negotiation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Understanding of business and management principles.
Thorough understanding of materials and supplies used in the company.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to collaborate across various teams and departments.
Ability to effectively deal with change and diverse people.

In this role you will be a member of a well-established team, gaining experience at a medium sized company offering exposure to four distinct manufacturing branches.

Benefits & Retention:

Comprehensive Extended, Health & Dental Benefits.
Matching Pension Program.
Company Profit Sharing.
Paid vacation.
1 additional 'flex' day each year.
Employee Assistance Program.
Virtual Care.
Training & education opportunities.
Employee social events.
Long term service awards.
Free onsite parking.
Employee materials purchase program.

About ABCO:

Situated on the harbour of the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, ABCO Industries Inc. (ABCO) is a world-class supplier and manufacturer of engineering metal products with historic roots dating back to 1947.

Located on the original site of 'Camp Norway', a Norwegian military training facility built during WWII, ABCO operations are housed in a 42,000 sq ft facility with four distinct manufacturing branches including Food Machinery, Marine, Environmental, and Industrial.

Each division is managed and supported by experienced, knowledgeable specialists who are steadfast in designing, constructing, installing, and commissioning best in class products.

With 75 years experience, this locally owned firm remains committed to providing our customers with the highest standard of quality and value while ensuring innovative, customized design solutions.

Workplace Culture:

ABCO is committed to the health and safety of all employees, and we are proud of our diligent safety culture.

Our personnel adhere to all company health and safety procedures, always striving to keep ABCO safe and accident free.

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