Purchasing Manager

Kelly Service’s has partnered with a client in Brampton, ON to recruit for a DIRECT HIRE PERM Purchasing Manager for a company that provides world-leading design and manufacturing capabilities, in terms of innovation, product development, manufacturing, and defense project management in heavy armored and tracked vehicle suspension systems.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Procurement Management: Source, negotiate, and procure materials, components and services in accordance with project requirements, ensuring compliance to specification and defence regulations.
  

• Supplier Relationship Management:Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, fostering partnerships that ensure the reliability, quality and competitiveness of our supply base.
  

• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate terms, conditions and pricing with suppliers to secure best possible agreements while mitigating risks and ensuring adherence to budget.
  

• Supply Chain Optimisation: Continuously evaluate and improve the supply chain processes, identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements and risk mitigation.
  

• Market Analysis: Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, pricing and availability of materials and components
  

• Compliance: Ensuring all procurement activities comply with industry regulations, compliance to Governmental, local and global company policies whilst maintaining accurate records and documentation.
  

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Cost Estimation, Quality Assurance, Group Purchasing, Global Commodity Management and other teams to align procurement strategies with project goals and timelines.
  

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring continuity and reliable supply
  

• Team Supervision: Act as the day-to-day point of guidance for 1–2 Buyers and a Cost Estimator.
  

• Support the Director of Operations in assigning workload and identifying staffing or skill gaps.
  

• Understand principals of estimating and be able to supervise individuals in estimating.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Effective communicator in English, both oral and written
  

• Minimum 10 -15 years of relevant industry experience as well as demonstrated supervisory ability to lead a team of skilled individuals.
  

• Certifications such as MCIPS, CPSM, CPM, or CPIM, or equivalent professional qualifications combined with demonstrable experience in procurement, supply chain management, or purchasing leadership roles
  

• Experience in manufacturing purchasing and/or inventory management.
  

• Ability to travel internationally
  

• Holds a valid Driving Licence
  

• Holds security clearance or the ability to obtain
  

• Experience in a small-business environment where cross-functional coordination is critical.
  

• In depth understanding of VISUAL ERP
  

• Familiarity with manufacturing operations, configuration management, and quality systems (AS9100, ISO, etc.).

What’s in for you!

• Direct Hire Perm role
  

• Monday to Friday onsite
  

• Salary: $95,000 annually + benefits

If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can be your best self and join a fantastic team, look no further and apply today!

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