Purchasing Manager

2 weeks ago


New Hamburg, Canada BARENTZ NORTH AMERICA LLC Full time

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the overall strategic sourcing of materials and products to deliver on business goals and support production, sales, and inventory functions, while implementing continuous improvement changes and developing individual members to be part of a unified team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Provide leadership and overall management of the purchasing function throughout the assigned vertical
- Establish regular inventory management program to ensure appropriate inventory levels
- Implement processes to manage effectively slow moving and expiring products proactively in collaboration with inventory support, sales, & principal management teams
- Identify opportunities for strategic sourcing to grow gross profit
- Build and encourage team members’ close working relationships with key contacts to ensure the efficient delivery of material
- Serve as a liaison between our broker/forwarder partners that manage international shipments and as an expert on international supply chain
- Participate and direct the overall process of sourcing materials and establish performance requirements for all aspects of the supply chain
- Identify potential disruptions in the supply process, launching procedures to eliminate interruptions in service
- Oversee Purchasing Specialists’ management of domestic and international principal inventories based on historical usage and sales forecasts
- Ensure Specialists are trained to be in-house experts in navigation, interpretation, and processing of inventory and orders within various systems such as Chempax and Overdrive
- Coordinate Specialists’ activities such as verifying/maintaining costs, providing product availability, reviewing open orders, processing inbound shipments, updating documentation
- Participate as a resource to Specialists and other departments for inventory related questions, including updates for Customer Service and Sales Teams and product for returns, disposal or special sale
- Review reports, spreadsheets, recordkeeping and compliance processes and requirements
- Encourage Specialists to build cross-functional relationships (i.e., Customer Service for on time/full shipments and Accounts Payable for accurate payment information)
- Collaborate with regulatory, commercial, and operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Maintain an understanding of new and existing regulations that may impact the organization’s products and processes
- Support and lead by example, Barentz’ culture, values and fundamentals
- Participate in and encourage direct reports’ ongoing personal development opportunities
- Perform other duties as requested

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 7 years’ experience in purchasing, inventory analysis, or materials management with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field required, advanced degree preferred
- Previous regulatory and/or safety experience a plus, especially in the chemical industry
- Must possess ability to think with high-level, analytical and strategic methods, converting ideas into action plans
- Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, communication, presentation and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated teamwork, productivity, accuracy, dedication, and professionalism
- Must be fluent in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc. and have strong computer/technical skills, allowing to quickly learn new processes and systems
- Must be self-motivated, possess high energy, and an engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook
- Strong problem solving, organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication skills
- Self-motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, and ability to adapt communication style to the audience as needed.
- Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with Barentz’ culture, values and fundamentals.



  • New Westminster, Canada Ames Tile & Stone Full time

    Job Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day purchasing activities, holding team members accountable to performance goals. Provide training, coaching, and development opportunities for the team. Prepare and present comprehensive reports to senior management on purchasing activities, performance metrics, and cost savings. Develop, refine, and implement strategic...

  • Purchasing Analyst

    4 weeks ago


    New Glasgow, Canada Michelin Full time

    Purchasing Analyst Discover more than a Career at Michelin Purchasing Analyst New Glasgow, NS For 130 years, Michelin has innovated to improve the mobility of people and goods. Today, we are setting the benchmark across every tire and travel-related services market, while leading a global strategy to drive sustainable, profitable growth. Due to growing...

  • Kitchen Assistant

    2 days ago


    New Hamburg, Canada Happy Explorers Learning Academy Full time

    **Kitchen Assistant for Happy Explorers Learning Academy in New Hamburg, Ontario** Monday to Friday; 7:30am to 2:00pm Happy Explorers Learning Academy is a licensed childcare facility that focuses on adventures in learning - in helping children see the exciting possibilities in the world around them as they grow and experience life in the small-town...

  • Department Manager

    3 weeks ago


    New Richmond, Canada IGA Full time

    **Department manager**: Full-Time Number of hours per week : between 40 and 40 Shift : Day, Evening Availability : Anytime **Become a department manager** Are you curious to learn more about food, motivated and resourceful? In your family you are considered the one who plans and coordinates activities? Then this job should be for you! You have 2...


  • New Westminster, Canada Douglas College Full time

    The Role The Office Manager contributes to the success of Douglas College by planning, organizing and managing administrative services and work processes within the department administrative office. Employing administrative best practices, the Office Manager maintains an efficient and well-coordinated administrative infrastructure and provides...

  • Office Manager

    6 days ago


    New Westminster, Canada Windsor Wolves Creations LTD Full time

    **Windsor Wolves Creations** **Administrative Assistant** At **Windsor Wolves Creations** we cover all the bases for contracting, and coaching, but we do it innovatively and with over 15 years of developing our expertise. Stu combines his experience as a certified Journeyman Carpenter and his passion for coaching that developed through hockey, to create a...


  • New Glasgow, Canada Walmart Canada Full time

    **Position Summary... **:The OMNI Department Manager will provide customer service by offering assistance to meet the customer’s shopping needs. This will be accomplished by contributing to the overall processes for Online Grocery and Walmart.ca processes directly and through follow-up with OMNI Associates. This Associate will function as part of a team to...


  • New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada Walmart Canada Full time

    Position Summary...The OMNI Department Manager will provide customer service by offering assistance to meet the customer's shopping needs. This will be accomplished by contributing to the overall processes for Online Grocery and processes directly and through follow-up with OMNI Associates. This Associate will function as part of a team to strategically...


  • New Minas, Canada Bruce Automotive Group Full time

    **Bruce Hyundai in New Minas is looking for a self-motivated Financial Services Manager to join their busy team!** The Opportunity: As an essential member of the Sales Team, you will be responsible to obtain financing for customers for their vehicle purchases and recommending insurance and service packages to fit their needs. You will work closely with...


  • New Westminster, Canada Douglas College Full time

    **Work Arrangements** - This regular full-time position is available as of February 19, 2024. Regular hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday; however occasional evenings and weekends may be required. - Travel between Douglas College’s locations and to other locations in the lower mainland as required.**What Douglas Offers** DO what you...


  • New Westminster, BC, Canada Amazon Full time

    1+ years of Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables) experience - 1+ years of employee and performance management experience - 3+ years of supply chain experience - 3+ years of supply chain operations experience - Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience - If you'd like to help us build the place...


  • New Glasgow, Canada Walmart Canada Full time

    Position Summary...The OMNI Department Manager will provide customer service by offering assistance to meet the customer's shopping needs. This will be accomplished by contributing to the overall processes for Online Grocery and Walmart.ca processes directly and through follow-up with OMNI Associates. This Associate will function as part of a team to...


  • New Westminster, Canada Justice Institute of British Columbia Full time

    **Date**:March 21, 2023** **Competition**:#22-115A **APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING FULL-TIME REGULAR POSITION **P osition: Bookstore Sales Administrator **Division: Facilities** **Reporting To: Senior Manager, Facilities **Justice Institute of British Columbia**: Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is Canada’s leading public safety...

  • Sales Associate

    2 days ago


    New Liskeard, Canada Quantum Xpress LTD. Full time

    Education: - Expérience: **Education**: - Secondary (high) school graduation certificate **Work setting**: - Electronics specialty shop **Tasks**: - Operate cash register - Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems - Assist in display of merchandise - Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery...

  • Cashier Supervisor

    3 weeks ago


    New Richmond, Canada IGA Full time

    **Cashier supervisor**: Part-Time Number of hours per week : between 20 and 30 Shift : Day, Evening Availability : Anytime **Become a cashier supervisor!** Are you curious to learn more about food, are you motivated and resourceful? In your family you are considered the one who knows the refund policy of the products? Then this job should interest...


  • New Westminster, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $37.01 - $53.20 / hour Why Fraser Health?: Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our...


  • New Westminster, Canada KARSHEL AUTO SALES Full time

    **KARSHEL AUTO SALES **is looking for a self-driven and motivated sales member with the right attitude and willingness to grow. **What we offer**: - In-house training to achieve MVSA salesperson license - A competitive compensation plan - Long-term career opportunities **What you will be doing**: - Welcoming guests and advising them on the best vehicle...


  • New Glasgow, Canada S. W. Weeks Construction Ltd Full time

    **Primary Duties and Responsibilities**: - Manage day-to-day operations of the highway asphalt paving crew, including maintenance, and health & safety - Lead and motivate the asphalt paving crew - Manage staff scheduling and liaison with Temporary Workplace Signer - Work with the Highway Paving Superintendent and Project Manager to implement schedules -...

  • Cashier

    4 weeks ago


    New Minas, Canada Walmart Canada Full time

    **Position Summary... **:Working as a Cashier at Walmart Canada is a great way to develop your skills in the retail industry. A Cashier provides exemplary customer service during the checkout process to drive customer loyalty. A Cashier is a total loss champion, protecting company assets with a very keen eye for detail. If you are looking for an exciting job...

  • Project Coordinator

    3 weeks ago


    New Westminster, Canada BlueCity Construction Full time

    BlueCity Construction is part of Century Group’s group of companies, created to deliver high-quality new home products. With its dedicated team of experienced home-building professionals combined with the best trades, BlueCity Construction is a recognized leader for quality homes and meticulous planning for liveable communities. What can we offer...