Procurement Manager

**Fix Network is looking for a procurement professional that excels at contract review**:
The Procurement Manager is responsible for the strategic sourcing and negotiations of commodities, supplies, equipment, and services agreements to be used by the organization. The Procurement Manager coordinates his or her efforts with departmental managers to maintain the appropriate contacts and relationships with the suppliers. This individual will utilize expert knowledge to identify goods and services that meet quality requirements and specifications at the most favorable price for the company, while simultaneously building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers.

**Job Duties**
- Plan, organize, support and evaluate the purchasing activities of the organization for various categories.
- Identify vendors of materials, equipment or supplies providers.
- Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services.
- Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts.
- Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
- Review and process claims against suppliers.
- Source, Negotiate, Contract & Execute agreements to fulfill day-to-day business needs, primarily for high value specialty Materials & Services not available on existing agreements.
- Process Improvements and Process expertise for Procurement & Stores.
- Commodity Management support (Assisting in Implementing process improvements and Supplier Integration, etc.).
- The Procurement Manager is responsible for occasionally leading and aiding in the development of and instituting Optimized Processes. Assigned areas of focus may include: Systems, Procurement Operations, Commodity Management Interfaces, Materials, Logistics, Contract Management, Supplier Management and Contract Administration.
- Maintain an extensive database for all orders that is up to date and provides information for analysis and reporting.
- Provide product, storage and order information to all internal departments as requested.
- Stay current with internal and external factors impacting procurement function.
- Research and survey buying markets for sourcing the most optimal suppliers, in accordance with corporate objectives.
- Arrange for payments to vendors for products or services procured.
- Prepare and administer bids, requests for quote, requests for proposal, requests for information, and other vendor documentation.
- Manage service level agreements, scope of work, and contract terms with service providers.
- Calculate annual requirements for products or services and reconcile amounts against available budget.
- Advise departments and business units of lead time required to obtain products or services.
- Make alternate arrangements in the event of shortages or delayed deliveries to minimize impact on the organization.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics or Supply Chain Management
- 7-10 years' progressive experience in a purchasing role.
- Certified Professional Purchaser (C.P.P.), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation or registration in the educational program of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada.
- Comprehensive experience drafting supply and service agreements including the ability to strategically assess and mitigate risk with vendors and suppliers through well-structured agreements.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.
- Considerable knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to corporate purchasing practices.
- Strong writing skills for creating reports, correspondence, contracts, requests, bids, and other documentation.
- Knowledge of the appropriate tools for grading, analyzing, and assessing materials, equipment, supplies, services, and other commodities.
- Demonstrated understanding of integrated supply chain and logistics concepts and theories.
- Strong computer skills in a Windows environment.
- Working experience in the Automotive or Software industry preferred.
- Work experience in international purchasing preferred.
- Knowledge of local and global markets for the industry.
- Basic mathematical skills with ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages and averages required.
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments and key business partners.
- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
- Excellent time and project management skills.

**Work Conditions**
- Some travel may be required.
- Ability to attend and conduct presentations.
- Project management based organizational skills