Category Purchasing Manager

1 week ago

Windsor, Ontario, Canada Minth North America Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About the Role:

The Category Purchasing Manager will lead the strategic sourcing and procurement activities for designated product categories within the organization, ensuring optimal cost efficiency and supplier performance. This role is pivotal in developing and executing category strategies that align with the company's overall business objectives and growth plans. The manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including operations, finance, and quality assurance to drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes. They will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and mitigating risks to secure a reliable and competitive supply base. Ultimately, this position aims to maximize value creation through effective category management while maintaining compliance with company policies and industry standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Supplier Management for equipment category & Supplier Development:
    • Supplier evaluation, resource integration, management adjustment, etc. for the equipment category
    • Real time understanding and mastery of market prices and technical information, continuously collecting and improving procurement resource libraries. 
    • Assist in establishing procurement strategies, reviewing potential suppliers, and expanding supplier resource pool
  • RFQ for new projects, contracting, ordering, signing frameworks
    • Complete RFQ  and fixed pricing management for new projects of the group, as well as annual signing and synchronously control category costs
  • Exceptional handling of project coordination
    • Handle project setup changes, delivery delays, quality issues, and follow up daily work
  • Achievement of category key performance indicators
    • Complete categories performance indicators such as business and resource development
    • Collect cost, quality, delivery and other information from suppliers, and assist MP factories in implementing category strategies. 
    • Regularly collect and analyze key procurement data, including the achievement of procurement cost reduction, estimated payable amount, delivery achievement rate, and other key data
    • Complete other tasks as assigned by department leaders

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Or combination of education and related experience 
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in development and procurement or related field
  • Proficient in equipment procurement process, cost and price analysis, negotiation skills, mastery of product, supplier, price and other information related to procurement, understanding of contract law, financial knowledge
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in market research and cost analysis.
  • Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional certification such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
  • Experience working in the automotive or manufacturing sectors.
  • Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies or other continuous improvement frameworks.
  • Advanced skills in data analytics and reporting tools.
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and leading change initiatives.

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