Purchasing Manager

2 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Buhler Industries Inc. Full time
Job Summary:
Buhler Versatile is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join its procurement team located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The ideal candidate will come from a similar type of manufacturing experience, with a focus on mechanical parts and commodities for a finished product. This could include mobile farm equipment, heavy construction equipment, buses, planes etc.

Key Function:
  • Regular communication with the vendors
  • Setting strategic directions for material group family
  • Coaching and developing the team beyond the immediate needs
  • Good mentorship for developing buyers

Competencies:
  • Clear English communication skills
  • Ability to lead complex negotiations in English

Communication skills:
  • 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 communication 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 non-commercial factors in negotiation
  • Define potential scenarios, negotiation roles and a negotiation strategy
  • Prepare and execute negotiation tactics and approaches including the ability to adapt/flex tactics during a negotiation
  • Achieve negotiation outcomes that are win-win results
  • Tactical in vendor negotiations
  • Ability to effectively think on your feet during negotiations

Presentation skills:
  • Present ideas effectively to individuals or groups.
  • Effective in a variety of formal and informal presentation settings: one-on-one, small, and large groups.
  • Command attention and manage group process during the presentation.

Problem-solving skills:
  • Ability to identify root causes and to solve problems for both short and long-term.
  • Apply basic problem-solving skills in all business areas and use multiple ways to solve also complex problems.
  • 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 in commodities related to moving, mobile types of equipment.
  • Strong interaction with and influence of internal stakeholders and outside vendors.
  • Technical Background in the area of reading and understanding mechanical blueprints.
  • Post-secondary education is preferred.
  • Strong leadership skills.
About Buhler Industries Inc.:

Buhler Industries Inc. (TSX: BUI) is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Established in 1932 as an agricultural equipment manufacturer. Through steady expansion, new products and acquisitions, the company has experienced progress and steady growth.Over the years, many brands have joined Buhler Industries: Farm King, Allied, Inland and Versatile. Today Buhler Industries operates several modern manufacturing plants and distribution centers. Factories in Morden and Winnipeg, MB build tractors, augers, tillage, compact implements and more. Buhler Industries maintains several well-stocked parts warehouses.As Buhler Industries continues to re-invest in engineering, research and development and production, the company is moving forward. The dealer and distribution network in North America has a strong base and continues to grow.Buhler Industries remains committed to continuous product improvement and incorporating new value-added features. That tradition of excellence will continue well into the future.

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