Purchasing Manager - Winnipeg, Canada - Buhler Versatile Inc.

Buhler Versatile Inc.

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Buhler Versatile is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join its procurement team located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Key Function:

Competencies:

Communication skills:

Ability to convey ideas and thoughts in a clear and convincing way and choose 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

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

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

Functional expertise:

Broad commercial and supply chain experience
Strong interaction with and influence of internal stakeholders and outside vendors.
Technical Background in the area if reading and understanding mechanical blueprints
Postsecondary education is preferred
Strong leadership skills

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: