Procurement Analyst

_Cloverdale Paint is the largest family owned and operated paint company in North America. With over 70 Company stores and 150 Authorized Dealers across Canada, Cloverdale Paint has had a special relationship with its customers ever since the company was founded in 1933._

Cloverdale Paint is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Procurement Analyst to join our growing Procurement team in **Winnipeg, MB.**

We are looking for someone to work full-time from **Monday to Friday**.. Executing collaboratively with the Director of Procurement on cost saving initiatives, 3PL warehouse / inventory management, replenishment review in a strategic manner is key to the success of the role

Wage is negotiable depending on previous experience.

Cloverdale offers a very competitive compensation package and strives to be the Place to Be not only for customers but employees as well.

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Company paid benefits - Medical, Dental and Vision
- Annual cost of living salary increases
- Profit-sharing Program
- Family Assistance Program
- Staff Discounts
- Comprehensive training
- A supportive and growth-oriented management team
- A great work environment with collaborative and caring colleague
- There is potential for this role to be a hybrid of in-person and remote work. _

**This position requires travel within Canada, the USA, and internationally, as required.**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Provide accurate forecasts that require internal collaboration with the site buyer to provide suppliers based on production requirements.
- Prepare request for proposals, request for quotes and navigate supply challenges.
- Collaborate with our internal teams across our Canadian manufacturing sites to ensure timely start of production for newly sourced raw materials and packaging.
- Work closely with sales, laboratories and manufacturing teams to understand details of procurement requirements.
- Proactively identify opportunities for supplier development, cost reduction, process optimization and other continuous improvement opportunities.
- Develop strong internal relationships through regular communication and possible site visits.
- Manage supplier risk and develops strategies to resolve issues and/or concerns.
- Analyze industry and demand trends and support the director of procurement and the regional buyer at the plant level with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
- Use project management principles and techniques including estimating costs, identifying resource requirements, establishing timelines, and monitoring progress.
- Document processes and generate monthly usage reports.
- Monitor the company's demand for products to avoid supply shortages.
- Keep abreast of vendor and supplier-related activities in the industry.

**SKILL REQUIREMENTS**
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Skilled multi-tasker, capable of balancing shifting priorities to meet deadlines.
- Solutions oriented, critical thinker, committed to meeting internal and external customer expectations.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Project management skills are an asset.
- Work well under pressure and under tight timelines.
- High level of organizational skills, detail-oriented, and analytical.
- Must possess excellent communication skills to collaborate with internal customers.
- An energetic, diligent work ethic and able to work with little supervision.

**EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- Proven work experience as a Procurement Analyst or similar role.
- Post-secondary studies in finance, business administration, or accounting.
- Extensive experience in evaluating the vendors based on the vendors cost, quality, and service.
- A Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation from the Supply Chain Management Association of Canada or similar accreditation is strongly preferred.
- A minimum of six years of procurement experience, that includes at least three years of experience leading complex procurement projects.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management and forecasting.
- Industry experience, or familiarity with industry products and seasonal trends.
- Strong computer skills and capabilities in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and procurement and resource planning systems.
- Able to travel within Canada, the USA, and internationally, as required.
- Proficient in Office 365 programs (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word).
- Our employees enjoy excellent work environments, respectful workplaces with credible leadership and receive fair remuneration and annual profit sharing. Be part of a Canadian family owned business and be valued, appreciated and respected_

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

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extende