Purchasing Supervisor

3 days ago

Port Coquitlam, Canada Wesgar Full time

**Overview**

**Key Responsibilities**
- **ERP Utilization**:

- Leverage ERP systems to manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and maintain clear visibility of inventory data.
- Collaborate closely with production, finance, and logistics to ensure alignment on order status, lead times, and material availability.
- **Timely Procurement & Follow-Up**:

- Place orders to meet short lead times and expedite deliveries when necessary.
- Monitor open orders, address delays or shortages, and maintain optimal stock levels.
- **Supplier & Vendor Management**:

- Identify and evaluate suppliers capable of meeting HMLV requirements.
- Negotiate pricing and service terms to secure favourable agreements.
- Foster strong, long-term relationships and resolve any performance or quality issues.
- **Production Scheduling Alignment**:

- Collaborate with production teams to anticipate spikes, pull-ins, and other rapid scheduling shifts.
- Adjust procurement plans to maintain a seamless flow of materials and components.
- **Team Management**:

- Lead a team of purchasing professionals, setting clear goals and performance metrics.
- Delegate tasks effectively and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- **Cost Control & Reporting**:

- Track and report on procurement metrics (e.g., on-time delivery, cost savings, supplier performance).
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs and increase efficiency without compromising quality.
- **Compliance & Best Practices**:

- Ensure all procurement processes align with company policies, budget constraints, and legal requirements.
- Stay updated on industry trends to integrate best practices into sourcing strategies.

**Experience**
- 5+ years of progressive purchasing experience with at least 1 year in a managerial or supervisory role
- Demonstrated success in a fast-paced, high-mix/low-volume manufacturing or similar environment.

T**echnical Skills**
- **Mandatory**: Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
- Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and analysis.

**Core Competencies**
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.

**Working Conditions**:

- Primarily on-site with occasional travel to supplier locations.
- The role requires close coordination with production, shipping and logistics, quality, and other internal departments to meet time-sensitive demands.

**Join Our Team**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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