Supervisor, Materials and Shipping

**Supervisor, Materials and Shipping**
- (1 temporary 10-month salaried position (with the possibility of extension), located in Edmonton, Alberta)_

Our manufacturing team works diligently to ensure that we acquire, produce and deliver the key goods and services needed to successfully meet our client and project needs. This team works closely with the rest of our organization to help other teams achieve their goals. We constantly work toward securing the right materials, resources, and services to ensure we maintain fully functioning manufacturing capacity, while implementing strategies to meet changing organizational needs. We are looking for a
**Supervisor, Materials and Shipping **to join our team in a temporary 10-month position and support Campbell Scientific now and into the future.

**We Are Campbell Scientific**
We work to make a difference and help those working to advance science and technology for the benefit of humankind. Through our advanced measurement systems, our goal is to provide key insights to people using science and technology to solve massive global challenges including severe weather, climate change, limited natural resources, sustainable food production, energy production and distribution, and infrastructure safety.

**What’s in it For You?**
- Industry competitive salaries.
- Excellent benefits beginning on your first day with us.
- Company profit sharing program.
- Personal time off to ensure a balance between work and life.
- Comprehensive safety program.
- A great work culture where we work hard and make the time to enjoy both our work and the people around us
- Challenging and engaging work that makes a difference on a global scale

**What You’ll Work On**

The Supervisor, Materials and Shipping is responsible for the purchasing function, processes, and supervision and training of the purchasing staff. These responsibilities include managing continuous improvement projects within the purchasing department, actively contributing to client and manufacturing projects, and supporting the supply chain and procurement needs of all departments. The Supervisor, Materials and Shipping works to oversee and manage supplier relationships, supplier forecasts, and all procurement receiving functions. This role also establishes and executes group KPIs and provides both individual and group coaching and development initiatives to the purchasing team to achieve those KPIs. This position also demonstrates leadership through adherence to our core values and company culture.

**You’ll Support Your Team by Performing the Following Key Tasks**
- Manage purchasing and receiving of materials
- Work with management, sales, marketing, planning, production, engineering and client project managers to control and manage inventory investment (Right amount of the Right inventory at the Right time)
- Ensure purchasing process execution according to scheduled requirements and in compliance with company policy
- Oversee contractual activities with material suppliers including purchase orders, approval of terms and conditions with suppliers, etc.
- Monitor, measure and report department KPIs, specifically, planned orders not released, on time receipts, supplier quality and purchased inventory reductions
- Analyze market availability for products and components to identify possible stock outs and ensure the supply of critical components, to advise engineering on EOLs
- Partner with stakeholders to identify product and component needs, develop sourcing strategies and lead vendor selection and qualification/assessment, and negotiate effectively to preserve and improve the company position
- Identify potential suppliers for CSC’s new product introductions
- Manage vendor lead time, quality, and factory qualification process
- Find ways to consolidate suppliers and products for the purposes of cost reductions

**What We’re Looking For**
- Related post-secondary diploma or degree (examples: Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, etc)
- Certification and/or experience in project management
- Minimum of 3 years in a Procurement Specialist role (preferably with progressively increasing responsibilities)
- Supervisory/leadership experience - informal experience may be considered provided it can be measured and demonstrated
- Experience in related industry preferred
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position
- Proficiency in the use of ERP software and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel is required
- Someone aligned with our ARCTIC Values (Accountability, Respect, Client-centric, Teamwork, Innovation and Continuous Improvement)
- Someone who places importance on working hard, having fun, and building great relationships with their peers

**Work Environment**
This role is a “working supervisor” in a light manufacturing and warehousing environment.

Office environment with extended periods of computer use.

Travel is not typically a requirement of