Manager Purchasing and Inventory
7 days ago
**Marketing Statement**:
Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.
British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.
Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.
When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers
**Responsibilities**:
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Provides leadership and management for purchasing and inventory management strategies at BCRTC, including inventory planning & forecasting, strategic sourcing, vendor and contract management, internal/external repair processing, logistics, as well as to drive supply chain value and excellence. Partners with TransLink Strategic Sourcing on master contracts, purchases and purchasing strategies that address other non-inventory operational needs.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Participates in the departmental strategic planning for Purchasing and Inventory at BCRTC. Leads the development of and implements strategies and tactical plans for the department of Purchasing and Inventory Management. This includes short and long-term departmental business plans, budget, and key performance indicators with emphasis on streamlining operations, improving cost efficiency, optimizing service, and effectively managing suppliers and internal networks leveraging lean methodologies to deliver best in class performance.
Develops and manages the supply chain strategy aligned to the business vision to address short and long-term plans and leverage opportunities for cost savings to enable business operation, growth, and transformation for the rail company. Leverages BCRTC’s solicitation efforts from existing enterprise contracts and processes where possible. Implements best practices where applicable.
Develops and oversees strategic sourcing strategies, alerting the Director on high-risk issues as they emerge and recommending corrective actions and risk mitigation strategies. Collaborates with key stakeholders in maintenance, engineering and quality assurance and leads timely and accurate execution of supply chain strategies with a focus on quality ensuring part availability to meet maintenance needs.
Oversees inventory control management ensuring the reorder points or minimum/maximum levels are adequate to meet the needs of maintenance in recognition of supply chain and lead time constraints
Effectively leads specific inventory strategies for high risk, fleet stopper parts supply.
Effectively leads and manages alternate strategies and proactive parts expediting processes as required.
Continuously develops and fosters effective business relationships with all levels of personnel both internally and externally including key vendors, senior and executive team across the TransLink enterprise to facilitate effective risk-based sourcing outcomes. Acts as the conduit between internal clients and suppliers to analyze marketplace capabilities and develop purchasing strategies.
Leads and manages multiple complex projects that result in changes to systems and business processes, including the design, development, implementation, and change management of new (or modifications of existing) systems and business processes that impact the purchasing, inventory and parts repair tracking.
Leads the development and implementation of BCRTC’s purchasing and inventory management standards, policies, practices, and procedures to ensure highest level of compliance, ethics, and controls in all reporting areas to mitigate risk and identify opportunities. Develops appropriate supply and cost tracking metrics and mechanisms to allow for regular reporting and early warning for potential supply chain problems and challenges.
Manages the department’s administrative processes to ensure support functions satisfy the department’s needs in a cost effective and timely manner.
Manages reporting staff, including selection, training, coaching, development, performance management and all other people management practices. Provides departmental leadership of people to foster an environment that is supportive of eng
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