Project Manager- Point of Purchase

4 weeks ago

Mississauga ON, Canada The Central Group Full time

Central is an industry leader in performance-driven marketing-at-retail solutions; specializing in both packaging and point-of-purchase (POP) display with clients across North America. Our dynamic company offers employees a collaborative, client-focused and business casual workplace with excellent benefits, and a unique supportive family culture.

If you embody integrity, teamwork, passionate excellence, and you enjoy working in a high-performing and high-energy environment, we are currently recruiting a highly motivated individual for the role of Project Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Manager oversees all aspects of projects from inception to shipping using planning, monitoring and controlling processes. To this end the Project Manager performs a variety of tasks including but not limited to estimating, preparing quotes, coordinating with suppliers, communicating the progress of the project, entering orders, follow up on orders, purchasing materials and invoicing.

The Project Manager handles multiple projects within a fast paced environment and is open to constant challenge and change. The Project Manager will develop and maintain positive working relationships with all contacts inside and outside The Central Group. The Project Manager is a person with tenacity, drive, ownership and is communicative with internal and external customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Works as a team to cover other correspondents in their absence. Is responsible to prepare information required for another Project Manager to cover when absent and to advise backup with as much notice as possible prior to any booked time off.
  • Ensures Quality Procedures are followed.
  • Assists in the training of junior and new team members.
  • Constantly monitors and reports on the progress of a project to all stakeholders.
  • Intimately understands the requirements of the project.
  • Efficiently and competently manage problems – when things go off plan the Project Manager will bring them back on plan or will create a new plan with the assistance of key stakeholders.
  • Ensure client expectations are met and exceeded in terms of quality of product and service delivered.
  • Provide soft sales (up selling opportunities) or articulate these opportunities to the appropriate channels.
  • Attend meetings with clients.
  • Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
  • Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
  • Communicate customer expectations with manufacturing
  • Maintains and manages customer inventory, alerting customer of low levels and monitoring old inventory if required.
  • Has a strong understanding of the Retail Market.
  • Provides all quotes.
  • Processes all orders and follows through.
  • Coordinates the purchasing of any tooling required to manufacture at The Central Group, by ordering from the Prepress department.
  • Coordinates the purchasing of any corrugates not manufactured at The Central Group, through Logistics Coordinator.
  • Coordinates the purchasing of stock components from the co packing operation.
  • Estimates, orders and follows through orders for all non corrugated parts.
  • Calls new item meetings and leads.

ACADEMIC AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • University or College Diploma or 3 years experience in same field

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Nimble
  • Microsoft Software
  • Visual Manufacturing
  • Purchasing
  • Relationship and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Organizational and time management.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Office environment, photocopiers, printers, etc.
  • Minimal travel to visit customers and between locations.

About The Central Group of Companies

Central is an industry leader in performance-driven marketing-at-retail solutions; specializing in both packaging and point-of-purchase (POP) display with clients across North America. Our dynamic company offers employees a collaborative, client-focused and business casual workplace with excellent benefits, and a unique supportive family culture.

Central Group is committed to equal opportunity employment. Accommodations are available upon request from people with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • Project Manager

    7 days ago

    Mississauga, Canada Packaging Technologies Inc Full time

    Central is an industry leader in performance-driven marketing-at-retail solutions; specializing in both packaging and point-of-purchase (POP) displaywith clients across North America. Our dynamic company offers employees a collaborative, client-focused and business casual workplace with excellent benefits, and a unique supportive family culture. If you...

  • Project Administrator

    7 days ago

    Mississauga, Canada Packaging Technologies Inc Full time

    Central is an industry leader in performance-driven marketing-at-retail solutions; specializing in both packaging and point-of-purchase (POP) displaywith clients across North America. Our dynamic company offers employees a collaborative, client-focused and business casual workplace with excellent benefits, and a unique supportive family culture. If you...

  • Purchasing Manager

    3 hours ago

    Toronto, ON, Canada Decisive Dividend Corporation Full time

    The Purchasing Manager plays a vital role in leading and overseeing the procurement of goods and services. This role involves developing and implementing purchasing strategies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of products while adhering to purchasing terms and conditions. The Purchasing Manager is also responsible for organizing...

  • Purchasing Manager #12801

    4 hours ago

    Mississauga, ON, Canada Options Consulting Solutions Full time

    PURCHASING MANAGERFULL-TIMEMISSISSAUGA, ONAre you strategic and entrepreneurial?Are you an effective senior leader with extensive experience in purchasing?Are you highly skilled in managing suppliers and vendors? The CompanyOur client is a leading Canadian distributor renowned for its extensive network, diversified portfolio, wide selection of products and...

  • Purchasing Manager #12801

    4 weeks ago

    Mississauga, ON, Canada Options Consulting Solutions Full time

    PURCHASING MANAGER FULL-TIME MISSISSAUGA, ON Are you strategic and entrepreneurial? Are you an effective senior leader with extensive experience in purchasing? Are you highly skilled in managing suppliers and vendors? The Company Our client is a leading Canadian distributor renowned for its extensive network, diversified portfolio, wide selection of...

  • Manager, Project Management Services

    3 hours ago

    Mississauga, ON, Canada Westburne Full time

    Westburne is much more than electrical products. We are Canada’s market leader in energy solutions, renewables, lighting, wire & cable, automation and connected network solutions. We have access to the best partners in the industry and we go above and beyond to help our customers and partners grow.caWhat You Will Do With UsAs the Project Coordinator based...

  • Manager, Projects

    4 weeks ago

    Mississauga, Canada City of Mississauga Full time

    Req ID: 23504 Vacancy Type: Permanent Number of Positions: 1 Closing Date: 06/30/2023 **Job Summary**: The IT Project Manager is responsible for the management and delivery of a diverse suite of IT-related Work Requests and Projects to implement, maintain and evolve the technology systems and services of our Business Partners. The IT Project Manager is...

  • Purchasing Manager

    4 hours ago

    Mississauga, ON, Canada Options Consulting Solutions Full time

    PURCHASING MANAGERFULL-TIMEMISSISSAUGA, ONAre you strategic and entrepreneurial?Are you an effective senior leader with extensive experience in purchasing?The CompanyOur client is a leading Canadian distributor renowned for its extensive network, diversified portfolio, wide selection of products and exceptional service. They’re looking for an individual to...

  • Buyer Purchasing Manager

    5 days ago

    Mississauga, Canada Toronto Custom Concepts Full time

    To work closely with existing and new suppliers and contractors in sourcing, negotiating and establishing discounted pricing on purchases orders to ensure timely project delivery. The candidate must be able to work with our internal sales team and our clients to properly and accurately capture product requirements for residential and commercial build and...

  • Buyer Purchasing Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Mississauga, Canada Toronto Custom Concepts Full time

    To work closely with existing and new suppliers and contractors in sourcing, negotiating and establishing discounted pricing on purchases orders to ensure timely project delivery. The candidate must be able to work with our internal sales team and our clients to properly and accurately capture product requirements for residential and commercial build and...

  • Buyer Purchasing Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Mississauga, Canada Toronto Custom Concepts Full time

    To work closely with existing and new suppliers and contractors in sourcing, negotiating and establishing discounted pricing on purchases orders to ensure timely project delivery. The candidate must be able to work with our internal sales team and our clients to properly and accurately capture product requirements for residential and commercial build and...

  • Buyer Purchasing Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Mississauga, Canada Toronto Custom Concepts Full time

    To work closely with existing and new suppliers and contractors in sourcing, negotiating and establishing discounted pricing on purchases orders to ensure timely project delivery. The candidate must be able to work with our internal sales team and our clients to properly and accurately capture product requirements for residential and commercial build and...

  • Purchasing Manager

    4 hours ago

    Brampton, ON, Canada Del Metals Full time

    Job Description for Purchasing ManagerCompany Overview: Del Metals, a leading mid-sized steel service center, distributes a wide range of carbon, stainless, and aluminum products. Reporting to the Vice-President of Sales, we are seeking a Purchasing Manager to streamline our procurement processes and maintain operational efficiency and effectiveness.Job...

  • Clinical Project Manager

    1 month ago

    Mississauga, Canada Abbott Laboratories Full time

    **About Abbott** Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have...

  • Purchasing Coordinator

    2 days ago

    Brampton, ON, Canada Laird Plastics Full time

    Job Summary/Purpose: The purchaser supports the business through ordering products, managing inventory levels, and building relationships with suppliers. They must be able to multitask, oversee purchase orders, track shipments, and communicate clearly with the office team.Position Responsibilities:terms, conditions, and costs with our supplierswith...

  • Purchasing Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Mississauga, Canada Harbinger Network Inc. Full time

    We are currently looking for experienced Electrical Procurement Specialist for new ICI construction! Do you enjoy problem solving and negotiation? Do you enjoy building relationships and providing excellent customer service? Our client is a reputable mid-sized electrical contactor in the GTA, and they are looking to add a Procurement Specialist! Bring your...

  • Purchasing Manager

    5 days ago

    Mississauga, Canada Harbinger Network Inc. Full time

    We are currently looking for experienced Electrical Procurement Specialist for new ICI construction! Do you enjoy problem solving and negotiation? Do you enjoy building relationships and providing excellent customer service? Our client is a reputable mid-sized electrical contactor in the GTA, and they are looking to add a Procurement Specialist! Bring your...

  • Purchasing Manager

    1 month ago

    Mississauga, Canada Harbinger Network Inc. Full time

    We are currently looking for experienced Electrical Procurement Specialist for new ICI construction! Do you enjoy problem solving and negotiation? Do you enjoy building relationships and providing excellent customer service? Our client is a reputable mid-sized electrical contactor in the GTA, and they are looking to add a Procurement Specialist! Bring your...

  • Purchasing Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Mississauga, Canada Harbinger Network Inc. Full time

    We are currently looking for experienced Electrical Procurement Specialist for new ICI construction! Do you enjoy problem solving and negotiation? Do you enjoy building relationships and providing excellent customer service? Our client is a reputable mid-sized electrical contactor in the GTA, and they are looking to add a Procurement Specialist! Bring your...

  • Purchasing Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Brampton, ON, Canada Del Metals Full time

    Job Description for Purchasing Manager Company Overview: Del Metals, a leading mid-sized steel service center, distributes a wide range of carbon, stainless, and aluminum products. Reporting to the Vice-President of Sales, we are seeking a Purchasing Manager to streamline our procurement processes and maintain operational efficiency and effectiveness. ...