Purchasing Manager


City: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Title: Purchasing Manager
Category: Other Specialties
EmploymentType: Permanent
Description:
Staffmax Staffing and Recruiting is assisting our client with hiring of a Purchasing Manager. This role is located in Winnipeg Manitoba in office role.
Passport is required as some travel is expected to USA

Compensation and Perks:
  •  $90-105,000 DOQ or higher
  • Health, dental, GRSP program
  • Hours 7:30-4:00 PM or 8-430 PM

Responsibilities and Job Duties:
  • Foster strong and effective communication channels with our valued vendors.
  • Set visionary strategic directions for material group family, revolutionizing our procurement processes.
  • Coach and develop the procurement team beyond immediate requirements, unlocking their full potential.
  • Craft compelling messages and ideas, delivering them in a clear and persuasive manner.
  • Generate well-written and articulate communications that leave a lasting impact.
  • Engage and captivate your audience, ensuring their comprehension and retention of information.
  • Proactively seek opportunities to share knowledge and information, employing innovative approaches.
  • Utilize appropriate channels to communicate effectively within and between departments/divisions.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication abilities on both simple and complex topics, both within and outside the organization.
  • Strategically plan, prepare, and execute negotiations, leveraging factual insights.
  • Consider a broad range of commercial and non-commercial factors during negotiations.
  • Define negotiation scenarios, roles, and strategies to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Employ tactical flexibility and adaptability to achieve successful negotiation results.
  • Aim for win-win outcomes that drive value and build fruitful relationships.
  • Deliver impactful presentations to individuals or groups, effectively conveying ideas.
  • Showcase proficiency in various formal and informal presentation settings.
  • Command attention and effectively manage group dynamics during presentations.
  • Demonstrate agility in adjusting tactics when faced with challenges or changing circumstances.
  • Identify root causes and apply short-term and long-term problem-solving approaches.
  • Utilize multiple methods to solve complex problems across various business areas.
  • Systematically break down complex tasks into manageable components.
  • Anticipate obstacles and develop contingency plans to overcome them.
  • Align decision-making with organizational priorities, considering costs and benefits of alternative solutions.
Must Haves to Succeed:
  • Possess extensive commercial transportation/Heavy equipment and supply experience, providing a broad perspective.
  • PMAC is preferred or other professional designation
  • Import and export government regulations including surface and oversees
  • At least 5 years’ experience in senior level management managing a team in a purchasing capacity
  • Excellent communications and computer skills
  • ISO experience a definite asset
  • Travel is required, position is based out of Winnipeg
  • Relocation within Canada available
  • Experience with purchasing in large mechanical/vehicle/Ag parts and purchasing
  • Manufacturing buying and purchasing is preferred
  • International sourcing experience
  • Excel in interacting with and influencing both internal stakeholders and vendors.
  • Benefit from a technical background, providing an added advantage in the role.
Join our team as the driving force behind our procurement revolution! Become a part of our creative and strategic vision by applying now! Let's shape the future of purchasing together! Apply today!
Company:
Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting