Purchasing Manager - Markham, Canada - MindGames

MindGames

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Purchasing
Manager
Job Responsibilities:
Developing and implementing
purchasing strategies. Managing daily
purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks. Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.

Main duties:

Plan, direct and control purchasing activity of the company; Evaluate local and overseas suppliers of construction materials based on price per unit, material quality, logistics efficiency, future implementation potential; Negotiate cooperation policies with suppliers, such as procurement/delivery schedule; Evaluate and control contracts to be sure that vendors and supplies comply with the terms and conditions of the contract; Analyze price proposals, financial reports and other data to determine best supplier; Attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences to learn about new trends construction industry and make contacts with suppliers; Maintain and review records of materials bought, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories; Determine key requirements for employees, interview and hire new personnel; Process claims against suppliers in case of needed.

Work closely with General Manager regarding jewelry material purchasing budgets, analyzing past buying trends, sales records, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer purchasing patterns, determine the styles and quality to purchase and monitor inventory level.

Establish standard operating procedures for purchasing, direct junior staff to carry out purchasing activities; track and give feedback on procedures, revise and improve as needed; set monthly, quarterly and annual goals and objectives.
Develop budget for purchasing, ensure all materials are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints; review and approve purchase orders to supplier.
Monitor the performance of suppliers against contractual standards, work with them to achieve continuous improvements in costs and performance.
Visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to evaluate the quality, negotiate longterm contracts which set out prices, quality standards, costreduction targets, delivery timescales, and commercial terms and conditions.
Manage and resolve any discrepancies with suppliers regarding invoices, claims, and products of nonconformance or quality issues; promote a customerfocused and serviceoriented approach in providing services to external and internal customers.

Experience in supplier selection, contract negotiations, and supply management;