Purchasing Manager

3 weeks ago

Oakville, Canada Impact XM Full time

**Purchasing Manager**

Impact XM develops solutions for virtual and live events. We are looking for a **Purchasing Manage**r to join our team. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the sourcing and purchasing essential materials and supplier services for Impact XM operations, ensuring that all purchases adhere to established policies and procedures.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Research and evaluate suppliers based on company standards.
- Research, evaluate, and buy products and services for facility inventory and customer projects.
- Evaluate and analyze purchasing and pricing trends to identify forecasting demand and minimize costs.
- Negotiate with suppliers for optimal pricing and delivery terms.
- Build and maintain relationships with key vendors and suppliers.
- Regularly evaluate supplier performance, their alignment to contract terms, and focus on continuous improvement.
- Track and record purchases by category to align with the company sustainability initiatives.
- Review purchase order requests from internal Impact XM teams.
- Confirm pricing and lead times and assign purchase orders to vendors and suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing and contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Complete purchase data and record in the project and accounting systems.
- Ensure quality of goods and services purchased.
- Maintain communication with the Directors of Ops, Production Managers and Warehouse Managers at each facility to manage stock inventory materials and control re-ordering.
- Contribute to the development of processes and procedures related to purchasing.
- Complete other related projects as assigned.

**REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS**:

- Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university; and 5+ years’ proven working experience as Purchasing Manager, Agent or Officer; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with Trade Shows and Events is highly desirable.
- Experience with Procurement or risk assessment tools (eg. Ecovadis)
- Strategic mindset focused on achieving sustainable purchasing objectives
- Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies.
- Strong understanding of the market conditions and trends
- Exceptional interpersonal and social skills to build a good rapport
- Ability to read, interpret, and explain policies and procedures used in purchasing.
- Strong contract and negotiation skills
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good organization detail, and follow-up skills
- Ability to operate under severe time constraints and immovable deadlines.
- Embodies flexibility, open-mindedness and receptivity.
- Ability to actively work out solutions.
- Strong business sense
- Works well as part of a team and able to effectively collaborate.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

**About Impact XM**

Impact XM is a global event and experiential marketing agency that empowers brands to power business—and has nearly 50 years in business to prove it. From events, exhibits and environments to digital engagements and consumer activations, we create experiences that connect brands and consumers in a meaningful way. This ensures we live up to our name by making a positive impact on people’s lives and our clients’ business.

**OUR BRAND - What We Believe**

**Passion**

is Paramount - We love what we do, take pride in doing it and celebrate what we accomplish.

**ABC**

Always Be CURIOUS - We explore the possibilities, discover innovative solutions, and learn from experience.

**We>Me**

Collaboration and transparent communication creates our best work.

**Trust**

is Earned - We are defined by our actions and held accountable to our co-workers, clients, and outcomes.

**Respect**

is Given - We understand, acknowledge, and appreciate the perspective and actions of others.

**Impact XM Benefits**

Impact XM offers a comprehensive benefit package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, LTD, RRSP & DPSP for Canadian Employees/401(k) for US Employees, Flexible Time Off and Holiday pay as well as competitive salaries and the opportunity for growth within our exciting industry.

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