Purchasing Manager - Edmonton, Canada - Univar Solutions Canada LTD

Univar Solutions Canada LTD
Univar Solutions Canada LTD
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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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A Place Where People Matter


Start your career journey today with Univar Solutions Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.


About the position:


Reporting into to the General Manager, the Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading our purchasing team and overseeing responsibilities of forecasting, inventory planning and procurement across the supply chain network.


What we offer:


  • Flexible work program
  • Paid training and development programs at every level
  • Global career advancement and mentoring opportunities
  • Education allowance
  • Competitive salary, benefits to include; employer paid medical & dental, short term and long term disability coverage, pension with employer matched contributions
  • Employee Resource Networks that are advocating for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within the company

Where you'll work:
Edmonton, AB | 3 days/week in the office and 1-2 days per week may be worked from home.


What you'll do:


  • Establishes, tracks and communicates branch targets related to inventory and service performance
  • Monitors level of supplier service and maintains working relationships with suppliers and their representatives
  • Assists in root cause analysis for supply chain issues/variances to implement corrective/preventative action plans to avoid reoccurrence
  • Establishes goals and strategies for improved forecast performance for the branch and works directly with the Forecaster and Sales team to review performance and opportunities for improvement
  • Develops, mentors and trains purchasing personnel including a team of Supply Planners, Forecaster and Inventory Coordinator
  • Works closely with other department managers to meet and exceed branch goals

What you'll need:


  • University degree or College Diploma with two (2) years of specialized training (PMAC, APICS, or related work experience) as well as four (4) years of experience in Supply Chain, two (2) in which must be in a supervisory capacity.
  • Previous leadership experience leading teams of 15 or more people.
  • SAP proficiency preferred.


Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients
essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.

Our global team of more than
10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet


We offer a
Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to
support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.


Univar Solutions supports
sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to
keep our communities healthy, fed, clean and safe.



We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

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