Procurement Manager

5 days ago

Lethbridge, Canada Southland Trailers Full time

**Position Summary**:
**Key Responsibilities**
- **Lead and Manage the Purchasing Team**: Supervise, mentor, and develop the purchasing team to ensure high performance, collaboration, and alignment with business objectives.
- **Procurement Strategy Development**: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement the company's procurement strategy, ensuring it aligns with Southland Trailers' overall goals and objectives.
- **Supplier Negotiations and Management**: Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers and vendors. Manage relationships with existing suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and continued partnership.
- **Cost Management**: Monitor and control procurement budgets, implementing cost-saving strategies and identifying opportunities for efficiencies across the supply chain.
- **Purchasing and Inventory Control**: Oversee the purchasing process, ensuring that all materials and supplies are acquired in a timely and cost-effective manner. Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet production needs while minimizing excess stock.
- **Compliance and Risk Management**: Ensure procurement practices adhere to company policies and relevant regulations. Assess risks in supply chains and develop mitigation plans to ensure continuity of supply.
- **Collaboration with Internal Teams**: Work closely with production, operations, and finance teams to forecast demand, resolve supply issues, and improve procurement processes.
- **Reporting and Analysis**: Prepare and present procurement reports to management, analyzing trends, supplier performance, and purchasing data to make informed decisions.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in procurement and supply chain management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role overseeing a purchasing team.
- Experience in manufacturing would be an asset.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to establish and maintain vendor relationships.
- Solid understanding of procurement best practices, inventory management, and cost-saving strategies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Proficient in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Familiarity with vendor management practices and relationship-building techniques.
- Proficient in using MRP systems.

**Benefits**
- Competitive wage with regular reviews
- Great training and development opportunities
- Fun monthly Social Club activities such as wing nights, hockey games, family events, BBQs, bowling, and much more
- Generous benefits package for you and your family
- RRSP matching
- Compressed work week - enjoy super long weekends, every weekend
- In-house cafeteria that serves fresh hot breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily

Southland Trailers is proud to be a certified Living Wage Employer and to be named by HRDC as one of the Best Places to Work 2024

We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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