Strategic Purchasing Manager

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Location Mississauga, ON Canada

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Description

Job Description
Job Description

Position Details:

·         Permanent, Full-time

·         On-Site

·         Schedule:  Monday to Friday

·         Hours of Work:  8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location:  Cornwall Road, Oakville, Ontario

Summary:

The Strategic Purchasing Manager will lead the purchasing group and
work collaboratively with other team members in the Company,
specifically our Engineering department.  They will maintain and
develop supplier relationships further who are both located locally
and internationally, is also responsible to source new and existing
suppliers in a way that builds a positive, safe, respectable and
sustainable business for all parties; and will manage the purchasing
of raw materials, equipment, components and other elements that are
important the facility operating and manufacturing the products. 

The successful incumbent will have experience managing an ERP system
and managing the inventory control for the Company and will focus on
finding efficient ways to develop systems and processes for purchase
management. 

The role will develop but will not move from Strategic Purchasing
Manager but there is option for the role to lead a larger purchasing
team as the Company grows.  This individual will ideally have
experience in the signage industry and will be able to speak
technically to the specifications of the industry. 

The primary responsibilities and duties include; but are not limited
to:

·         Accountable for the establishment, implementation
and maintenance of an efficient and effective supply chain base
through the selection, qualification and ongoing management of
suppliers

·         Coordinate with field supervisors for product needs
and delivery scheduling

·         Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of
the specifications and expectations of the Company

·         Prepares cost/benefits analysis and implementation
strategy, including monitoring and measurement guidelines, contingency
plans

·         Identify and lead initiatives internally and
externally to create new strategic Supply Chain advantages that
minimizing inventory costs, improve cycle times, and control inventory

* Develop purchasing policies and procedures and control purchasing
department budget

·         Forecast product sales and demand for the purpose
of defining inventory requirements for new products in accordance with
lead-time considerations with the target of achieving an excellent
order fill-rate

* Negotiate with suppliers to implement contracts and business
agreements where both parties work together to improve growth and
profitability.
* Evaluate and analyze purchasing trends to obtain best prices and to
meet production forecasts.
* Obtain prices for the Quoting team to allow submitting on time to
OEMs.
* Negotiate directly with customers on any issue involving a
purchased component.
* Implement and track cost reductions programs to meet the company
yearly objectives.
* Manage and collaborate with Operations teams.
* Coordinate and attend on-site supplier visits and audits.
* Build a sustainable procurement strategy that meets Exo-s business
best practices for materials and goods, in a responsible and ethical
way.
* Provide guidance and assist logistics and engineering teams to
ensure operational efficiency.
* Participate actively in the negotiation of any capitalisation
request.
* Review and negotiate various services contracts for the entire
company.
* Develop and maintain tools for performing the detailed purchasing
functions (e.g. quoting guide, ABC contract review, etc.).
* Negotiate transportation agreements with different carriers on a
yearly basis and on demand (TL, LTL, package).
* Understand custom duties rules and requirements to minimize cost
and improve on-time delivery (OTD) when crossing border.
* Identify vendors of materials, equipment or supplies
* Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services
* Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts
* Participate in the development of specifications for equipment,
products or substitute materials
* Review and process claims against suppliers
* Interview, hire and oversee training and managing of staff.

·         Additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Company Description
Media Resources Inc. is one of the top-performing companies in the
Signage Industry, and it is a place that offers big growth
possibilities. Our customers range from the top billboard advertising
companies in North America to leading commercial sign companies & AV
industry leaders, to advertising agencies and building developers. For
them, we design and manufacture world-class indoor & outdoor digital
displays, large-format digital printing, 3D creations, and North
American sign installation services.

We are in this position because of the great people that make up the
Media Resources team from the team members who make our products and
install signage from across the industry, to the people who service
our customers directly, to the people who keep the “engine
running”. Truly we believe great experiences start with great
people.

We are looking for people to join our team. If you are someone who
shares our values around having a passion for excellence, a belief in
a result-driven work environment, a belief in a culture focused on
innovation & continuous improvement, and a system built on teamwork &
internal promotion then Media Resources might be a place for
you!Company Description
Media Resources Inc. is one of the top-performing companies in the
Signage Industry, and it is a place that offers big growth
possibilities. Our customers range from the top billboard advertising
companies in North America to leading commercial sign companies & AV
industry leaders, to advertising agencies and building developers. For
them, we design and manufacture world-class indoor & outdoor digital
displays, large-format digital printing, 3D creations, and North
American sign installation services.\r\n\r\nWe are in this position
because of the great people that make up the Media Resources team from
the team members who make our products and install signage from across
the industry, to the people who service our customers directly, to the
people who keep the “engine running”. Truly we believe great
experiences start with great people.\r\n\r\nWe are looking for people
to join our team. If you are someone who shares our values around
having a passion for excellence, a belief in a result-driven work
environment, a belief in a culture focused on innovation & continuous
improvement, and a system built on teamwork & internal promotion then
Media Resources might be a place for you!