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Contact	Rob Fratric
Contact Email	rfratric@trans-united.net
Position	Purchasing Manager - Winnipeg
Job Type	Permanent
Education	Business Administration or other related post-secondary education preferred PMAC designation preferred (CPP, other) Broad commercial and supply chain experience including purchasing of components in a manufacturing setting 10 yrs+ experience in progressive purchasing functions in manufacturing sector environments 5 yrs+ experience as a Purchasing Manager with direct reports Previous experience handling multi-milion dollar value annual purchasing budget (nine figures) Experience with developing supplier relationships, contract management Experience with manufacturing systems and procedures, reading mechanical blueprints Energetic problem solver able to identify causes and solve for both short and long term Ability to lead complex negotiation skills Strategic planning experience with focus on cost savings Presentation skills Leadership skills
Duties / Responsibilities	Regular communication with vendors Set strategic direction for materials group Coaching and developing the purchasing team Be proactive in sharing information and knowledge to stakeholders, within and between departments as well as outside the organization Establish a negotiation strategy and then plan, prepare and conduct negotiations considering relevant factors and achieve win-win results Present ideas effectively to individuals and/or groups Anticipate potential obstacles and develop contingency plans to overcome them Consider the organization’s priorities when making decisions or analyzing costs & benefits of alternative solutions Supervise and direct activities of staff Buyers Work closely with production, manufacturing, quality assurance and engineering in course of duties to ensure optimum quality, pricing and delivery of components (correct quantity, quality, pricing and delivery schedules) Responsibility for the development and maintenance of commodities and vendors and be continuously focused on reducing the total cost of the finished products Source and maintain suppliers Arrange for purchase and timely delivery of required materials / components ensuring best price and quality are achieved Assist in initial quoting process and negotiate pricing reductions and resolve disputes with existing vendors on a continual basis Effectively communicate supply chain information throughout the organization
Location	Winnipeg, Manitoba
Pay Range	up to $125K to start
Date Posted	2023-11-24
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