Procurement Manager

Norquest Industries Inc. is a progressive and innovative Machine Shop based in Edmonton. We serve a variety of industries throughout Canada and around the world. Since incorporating in 1996, Norquest has grown to become one of western Canada’s largest machining services companies.

**We are currently looking for a dedicated individual who wants to work in a progressive environment that cultivates personal and professional development.**

**Shift Hours**:7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

**Company Benefits**:

- 100% company paid dental, vision and health benefits
- RRSP/TFSA matching program
- $400.00 HSE annual allowance program
- Employee Recognition Program
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Company Events

**General Objective**:

- Reduce cost and improve process controls
- Improve Supplier Relationships and performance
- Ensure consistency in management and supervision throughout the department in keeping with the company philosophies
- Encourage Team Development - Including training, mentoring and assisting on best practices
- Improve communication and integration to all related departments
- Plan procurement to effectively avoid costly delays and lost sales opportunities
- Ensure accuracy and timely processing of records

**Responsibilities**:

- Development and maintenance of accurate and informative metrics relating to overall Departmental Performance. Mentoring by example the company philosophy of continual improvement and progression.
- Work closely with Suppliers to improve operations and reduce costs.
- Develop and maintain Supplier performance metrics to monitor and improve overall relationship.
- Supervise department’s staff by providing support, leadership and performance feedback. Provide day to day support as well as clear long term goals.
- Develop procedures and gain a strong understanding of the ERP system.
- Follow up on vendor non-conformances and manage the Norquest Approved Vendor program.
- Provide quoting and material specification review as required.
- Oversee the outsourcing quoting and procurement process.
- Create and manage the Purchase Order database and establish purchasing protocols and levels
- Assist with the yearly inventory count alongside Materials Management and Finance.
- Ensure the Tool Crib has controls in place and the most optimal solutions for tooling distribution.

HSE responsibilities:

- Review Incident Investigation reports that occur in the department and assist in identifying items to prevent recurrence.
- Assist HSE with creating and reviewing hazard assessments in the department.
- Monitor and enforce all established company HSE policies, procedures and OH&S regulations.

**Key Result Areas**:

- Streamline and manage day to day Procurement functions.
- Develop and implement strategic and operational initiatives to ensure continuous improvement relating to Cost Reduction.
- Reduce the inventory levels and improve inventory turnover ratios.
- Leadership in the department on HR Practices, Professional Development and overall individual performance in keeping with company practices.
- Effective maintenance and monitoring of KPI’s and Metrics while improving performance relative to these metrics.
- Manage Supplier Relations and Improved Performance.
- Providing vision and direction relating to Procurement within the company as a whole.
- Development of relationships internally on staffing practices, integration with other departments and reporting to the senior management group is a critical measurable of success.
- Impeccable personal integrity.
- Comprehensive understanding of ethical practice.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management (SCMP/P.MM/CPM/APICS) or business administration.
- 5+ years of Procurement management experience in an **Oil and Gas manufacturing **environment.
- 3+ years of **raw material sourcing experience**.
- Highly focused with a comprehensive knowledge of managing procurement, staff and Supplier relations in an effective and efficient manner.
- Experience in developing and delivering procurement training programs to a diverse constituent group.
- Experience in providing support to internal departments regarding vendor negotiations.
- Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft suite.
- Strong knowledge and experience working within an ERP/MRP environment.
- Organized, flexible and easily adaptable to changing conditions.
- Ability to work well in high-pressure situations to meet deadlines.

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

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB