Purchasing Manager - Concord, Canada - Stage Windows & Doors

Stage Windows & Doors

Verified Company

Concord, Canada

15 hours ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Grow with us as a Purchasing Manager at Stage Windows & Doors

Company Overview:

Stage Windows & Doors is a manufacturer of custom products tailored to meet client needs.

With a facility located in Vaughan, we offer a variety of options and features that are designed to make our windows and doors ideal for residential replacement and custom home markets.

Our focus is on providing our customer's value through on-time delivery, quality, and superior service.

We strive to build a work environment where safety, respect, commitment, success, and fun are driving principles.

Position Summary:

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the tactical procurement of commodities, supplies, equipment, and services to be used by the entire Company to support smooth production results.

The Purchasing Manager coordinates departmental efforts with manufacturing, sales, quality, and management to maintain the appropriate level of inventory.

This individual will utilize gained knowledge to purchase goods and services that meet quality requirements and specifications at the most favorable price for the company, while simultaneously building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers.

Responsibilities will include strategic forecasting, contract negotiation, development of purchasing policies and procedures for ensuring the availability of all necessary materials required to support the manufacturing process, release scheduling of inbound raw materials and components, and ensuring adequate stock levels for production requirements.

Responsibilities:

Plan, organize, direct, controlled, and evaluate the purchasing activities of the Company
Develop purchasing policies and procedures and control purchasing department budget Identify vendors of materials, equipment, or supplies
Evaluate the cost and quality of goods or services
Source, negotiate, contract, and execute agreements to fulfill daily business needs
Manage projectrelated teams and initiatives
Design process improvements to generate efficiencies, control costs, support production, and enhance quality standards
Plan, organize, direct, controlled, and evaluate supply chain activities
Develop and implement purchasing/inventory policies including the development, implementation, and review of SOPs and KPIs
Establish delivery schedules, monitor progress, and contact clients and suppliers to resolve issues
Analyze inventory needs based on sales trends and inventory levels
Place purchase orders ensuring the flow of inventory that guarantees optimum stock levels and meets turnover goals Maintain an extensive database for all orders that are up to date and provides information for analysis and reporting Provide product, storage, and order information to all internal departments as requested
Stay current with internal and external factors impacting the procurement function
Research and survey buying markets to source the most optimal suppliers, by corporate objectives
Arrange for payments to vendors for products or services procured
Prepare and administer bids, requests for quotes, requests for proposals, requests for information, and other vendor documentation
Manage service level agreements, the scope of work, and contract terms with service providers
Calculate annual requirements for products or services and reconcile amounts against the available budget
Collaborate with all business departments providing advice and guidance on the lead time required to obtain products or services
Make alternate arrangements in the event of shortages or delayed deliveries to minimize the impact on the organization

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
5+ years of progressive experience in a purchasing role
Certified Professional Purchaser (C.P.P.) designation or registration in the educational program of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada
Proven success in a supervisory, management, or leadership role in Purchasing
Comprehensive experience drafting vendor agreements including the ability to strategically assess and mitigate risk with vendors and suppliers through wellstructured agreements
Exceptional oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders
Considerable knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations about corporate purchasing practices
Strong writing skills for creating reports, correspondence, contracts, requests, bids, and other documentation
Knowledge of the appropriate tools for grading, analyzing, and assessing materials, equipment, supplies, services, and other commodities
Demonstrated understanding of integrated supply chain and logistics concepts and theories
Exceptional forecasting ability with strong analytical and interpretive skills
Strong computer skills in a Windows environment
Working experience in a manuf