Purchasing Supervisor

3 days ago

Calgary, Canada AGAT Laboratories Full time

AGAT Laboratories is a full-service laboratory with locations across Canada. We are the most diversified laboratory in Canada. Our scientists are highly-skilled and specialized in the fields of biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, geology, engineering and other specialty services. With a broad range of staff experience and state-of-the-art instrumentation, we provide cross-analytical solutions for the **Environmental, Energy, Mining, Transportation, Industrial, Agri-food **and **Life Sciences **sectors.

**Purchasing Supervisor - Calgary, AB**

**Summary**:
Additionally, in this position, one will be functioning and implementing strategic sourcing process, data and spend analysis, negotiations, contracts and oversee the RFP process.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Establish and maintain purchasing procedures including thorough analysis of potential suppliers and annual review of existing suppliers, you will also review costs, quality, delivery, and other pertinent factors.
- Responsible for managing, coaching and mentoring the purchasing department and refining cost efficient practices and procedures.
- Working with key internal company personnel in order to establish sound and effective purchasing strategies.
- Responsible for supporting operations with sound and accurate purchasing schedules on a regular basis.
- Serves as a resource to senior management/departments in matter relating to purchasing procedures, expense reduction initiatives, value analysis, and contract negotiations.
- Building relationships with preferred vendors.
- Other tasks as reasonably expected.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's Degree in business or related diploma/certification.
- Accreditation/membership with a supply chain management body (e.g. SCMA\SCMP) considered an asset.
- 4+ years of experience in supply chain management, preferable in a large organization.
- 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Solid track record of meeting substantial material cost reduction targets.
- Prior experience in evolving a purchasing team to a procurement team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Intermediate+).
- Good problem solving skills.
- Excellent negotiating skills.
- Ability to multi task and work in a deadline driven environment
- Previous experience with SpendMap or purchase tracking software is considered an asset.

**Work Environment**:
This position requires a person to sit for prolonged periods of time in an office setting. Manual dexterity is required to perform this position.

**Why Work for AGAT?**

We offer exceptional competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:

- Dental Care
- Extended Health Care
- Vision Care
- Vacation and Flex/sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long Term Disability
- Life Coverage

AGAT Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the hiring manager of any accommodations that are required. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

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