Purchasing / Inventory Manager

Join Canada's MOST recognized Corrosion Control Company today and unlock a world of opportunities Corrpro Canada is seeking a Purchasing / Inventory Manager.

Corrpro is Canada's largest corrosion engineering, cathodic protection, and corrosion monitoring business for protecting and preserving infrastructure. Corrpro provides professional corrosion consulting and cathodic protection engineering services to major oil companies, government agencies, municipal water, sewer and gas utilities, universities, and public transportation agencies. Corrpro has complete construction installation services, including crews and equipment to install any cathodic protection system for any type of structure.

**WHAT YOU’RE RESPONSIBLE FOR**:

- Responsible for the Tactical and Strategic procurement of commodities, supplies, equipment, and services necessary to support our Manufacturing and Construction Operations. Responsible for the oversight of inventory including costing, reporting and controls. Act as Liaison between Manufacturing and Finance to ensure accuracy of the inventory and costing. Ensure adherence to policies and procedures of Inventory and procurement Management (internal and external controls). Work with manufacturing leadership and cross functional teams to optimize total cost and to maintain inventory stocking plan to support our ability to deliver on time to our customers.
- Strategic Procurement: Responsible for strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, category management & administration. Manage contract executions, renewals, extensions and act as a gatekeeper for vendor information
- Tactical Procurement: Procure commodities, supplies, equipment, and services for the organization in a timely and cost-effective manner. 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. Review and approve vendor invoices based on agreed upon pricing, quantity and item description on purchase order. Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies. Work with suppliers to resolve errors including returns, credits, and replacement materials
- Supplier Management: Facilitate quarterly contract review meetings with Key supplier and operations team to measure supplier performance against Key Performance Indicators and to identify opportunities for service improvement
- Takes initiative to actively reduce / optimize inventory levels
- Consistently meets deadlines within a fast-paced work environment and works effectively within time constraints
- Highly organized in prioritizing work & multi-tasking
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with Internal customers, partners and staff
- Professional demeanor, ability to work with all levels in the organization
- Strong knowledge and experience in ERP system building Bill of Materials, Item setup, DAS customized reports and establishing best in class inventory controls

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- 5+ years of experience in Procurement Management, Inventory Management and ERP management / implementations
- Demonstrated financial analysis abilities.
- Experience managing spending in excess of $7 - 10M.
- Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to reconcile conflicting service and financial requirements
- Materials management experience
- Advanced demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional and team environment
- Expert communication skills, verbal as well as written

**WHAT YOU STAND TO GAIN**:

- As a PEOPLE POWERED Cathodic Protection company, you can rest assured you will have the opportunity to work with the best in the industry At Corrpro we care and take pride in investing in our people, which is why we offer programs, such as Company-sponsored training with potential BONUS opportunities upon completion
- Competitive wages and benefits plan
- Ways to save for your future with a competitive employer matching RRSP program
- Paid time off Along with Banked Time options
- Resources to improve your health and well-being, including a comprehensive benefits plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and fitness club membership discounts across Canada
- We care about work-life balance and some roles are even eligible for work-from-home options

The list goes on..... valuable experience, career growth, a supportive work environment, and a chance to make a real impact. At Corrpro we believe that every day is an opportunity to be better, we do what is right, and we solve problems to make the communities we serve safer and more sustainable.

Corrpro Canada’s Edmonton Office respectfully acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 Territory and within the Métis homelands and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional territories of many First Nations such as the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuliné (Dene), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux) and Niitsitapi (B