Procurement Manager

**Title**:Procurement Manager

**Location**:Burlington, Ontario

**Salary**:80k + 10% bonus
- About Us_
- Our Client_

Hafele is a global market leader in providing hardware solutions and innovation to the furniture, kitchen cabinet, architectural millwork and hospitality industries. They are a privately held company with a long and rich history that began in 1923. They have over 8,000 employees worldwide and in Canada, and they are looking to grow their team. Come join a company where you will be encouraged to succeed, challenged to adapt and motivated to grow.

Come join the ‘A’ team
- Why do you want to join?_
- The opportunity to work for a growing company where you are surrounded by a collaborative team.
- A rewarding career where we all share in the success of the company.
- You can expect to be supported by leadership through open communication, encouragement and recognition.
- You will receive encouragement to continue professional growth through ongoing development and support including training both internally and externally as required.
- What will you do?_
- Oversee the complete inventory management for the organization to ensure there is enough goods/ materials to meet demand without creating overstock, or excess inventory
- Forecast inventory requirements and adjust accordingly as to meet the needs of the business
- Rationalize material items within broader categories as required on an ongoing basis
- Take ownership of the monthly demand planning process between sales and procurement
- Develop, lead and execute long-term procurement strategies to support rapid growth trajectory and goals
- Collaborate with vendors, and internal teams to identify and implement opportunities for supply chain efficiency improvements
- Drive and lead procurement strategies to maximize inventory usage and improve customer service levels
- Manage day-to-day purchasing activities, ensuring that all buyers are meeting their personal performance goals and standards
- Logistics as it relates to inbound sea and air freight and in-country freight to position stock where needed
- Negotiate pricing with local suppliers, as well as, freight companies - Responsible for CBSA compliance
- issuing certificates for customs and audits
- Strong ability to work with colleagues effectively in other departments: sales, marketing, finance
- Lead the procurement team by fostering an engaged and motivated team environment
- Engage in the development of the team by coaching, providing feedback, identifying areas of growth and mentoring and training accordingly
- Being a part of a team philosophy of engagement by working with the team to achieve company targets and objectives
- Who are you?_
- A bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Relevant experience in managing inventory and supply chain planning as the leader of a team with direct reports
- Excellent leadership skills and ability to coach and develop a team
- Strong analytical skills required - you possess a data driven mindset and allow this to drive key decisions
- Comfortable managing through ambiguity, where the outcome is sometimes not straight-forward
- Acting decisively while taking calculated risks
- Knowledge of supply chain cost management (ex. freight, customs)
- Familiarization and experience with inventory & procurement KPI’s & metrics
- Proven ability to communicate effectively; present information and direction professionally
- Ability to work with Microsoft Office
- SAP experience is a strong asset and preferred
- Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and planning skills

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burlington, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Procurement & Purchasing Occupations: 1 year (preferred)
- purchasing: 1 year (preferred)