Product Manager/purchaser

4 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Canada MacDon Industries Ltd. Full time

**PURPOSE and SCOPE**:
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, this position is responsible to meet the needs of the organization by efficiently requesting quotes, negotiating prices, sourcing, and purchasing inventory to meet demand of our dealers. This role will be responsible for driving success in their Product Lines by achieving sales targets, facilitating product sales training, and participating in sales and marketing initiatives.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Develop, lead, and execute short and long-term purchasing strategies while forecasting market trends Forecast market trends to identify changes in industry
- Maintain electronic database detailing the total cost of acquisition for products and participate in the generation of their on-going pricing structure
- Prepare miscellaneous reports for management and participate in operations strategy and risk management discussions
- Effectively negotiate pricing and terms of conditions with suppliers
- Manage and monitor inventory levels across all warehouse locations to meet internal and external demand of product to minimize out of stock situations
- Work closely with carriers and explore any intercompany cost saving opportunities
- Establish shipment schedules, monitor PO status, and contact suppliers to solve problems
- Proactively coordinate and monitor the flow of delivery of products, following established business processes and standardized tools to ensure efficiency
- Support Marketing Department with up-to-date information and product content
- Contribute to the goals of the department by creating a positive work environment that includes respect for others, open communication, and a commitment to teamwork
- Participate in team meetings and contribute recommendations for improving workflow or creating efficiencies within the team
- Other Responsibilities as delegated by the Purchasing Manager

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education and Experience**:

- Relevant experience in a distribution, manufacturing, or agriculture business environment. Related work experience in a supply chain purchasing environment
- Demonstrated negotiation experience and strong negotiations skills set (communication, assertiveness, results-oriented, persuasive)
- Post-secondary education and/or professional designation such as CPIM considered an asset

**Skills and Knowledge**:

- Must be organized with excellent time management skills
- Ability to organize and analyze large amounts of data
- Must be able to travel to different locations and attend to work issues where and when they occur
- ERP / MRP / JD Edwards experience is considered an asset
- Understanding of internal and external factors (cost, pricing, margins, profit impact of decisions), and market dynamics
- Good understanding of Quality, Inventory and Logistics


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