Director of Procurement

Director of Procurement Why Join NEXT Supply? NEXT Plumbing Supply is a family-owned and operated business with 19 strategically located branches across Ontario. As a leading distributor of Plumbing and Hydronic supplies, NEXT is built on a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, dependable product availability, and solutions that help our customers succeed. Our competitive advantage is driven by a strong delivery fleet, strategically positioned branches, knowledgeable and dedicated industry professionals, and an industry-leading fill rate exceeding 98%. Every aspect of our operation is designed around one goal: making it easier for our customers to get what they need, when they need it. Be Integral to Our Customers, Our Co-Workers and Our Community. At NEXT, we foster a respectful, collaborative and inclusive culture built on innovation, integrity and entrepreneurial spirit. We value motivated, adaptable and reliable individuals who demonstrate sound judgment, accountability and a commitment to positive experiences for our customers and colleagues. Purpose of the Job: The Director of Procurement enhances customer and co-worker experiences by developing and executing the company’s procurement strategy to ensure a reliable, cost-effective, and competitive supply of products. This role provides strategic leadership over vendor relationships, supplier negotiations, inventory optimization, product sourcing, to maximize profitability, improve supply chain performance, and support the company’s growth objectives while ensuring product availability and exceptional service to customers. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Meet and communicate with vendors and sales agents on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis to discuss market conditions, pricing, programs, competition, performance, new initiatives, commodities and open issues. Vendor relationship management-negotiate the best available market pricing and terms and create opportunities for mutual benefit between NEXT and its vendors. Plan buying strategies with the purchasing department and oversee vendor communication, engagement, and problem solving. Collaborate with the management team on decisions that affect company strategy for sales, quotations, inventory, planning, the branch network, finance and overall company direction. Work with other departments to balance of inventory investment across the company to achieve and improve upon industry leading fill rates. Help optimize inventory assets and negotiate the return or removal of slow-moving and dead stock. Represent NEXT in buying group agendas, meetings and negotiations, where relevant. Attend key industry trade shows to meet with North American and global manufacturers to strengthen existing partnerships and identify new vendor opportunities. Importing- potentially be engaged in NEXT’s import program — lines of supply, supplier relationships, and sourcing and buying strategy — and integrate it into daily operations. Includes occasional travel to current or prospective factories for audits and reviews. Rebate programs.: be an active participant in annual rebate negotiations and validate annual rebates for financial planning and audit. Customs brokerage and freight forwarding.: manage relationships with our customs broker and freight forwarder to maintain and improve service levels and cost. Maintain a current working knowledge of global commodity trends (e.g., metals) through our pricing service, regular communication with key vendors, and ongoing research, to guide sound buying and selling decisions. Represent NEXT at key industry associations, such as CIPH (Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating), to build relationships and industry knowledge, participating in conferences and volunteer roles where relevant, and attending approximately three local business meetings per year in Toronto. CBSA and CITT: manage NEXT’s responses to information requests in trade i…

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