Product and Vendor Procurement Manager

Only local applicants (radius of 100km or less) will be reviewed

Overview

The Product and Vendor Procurement Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of product vendors, including pricing, inventory management, rebate programs, and marketing initiatives. This role requires maintaining and adjusting pricing within the company’s system (Sage), overseeing special pricing negotiations, and ensuring fulfillment. The manager will serve as a key point of contact for partnership management and will be responsible for placing purchase orders, managing the end-to-end purchasing process, and collaborating with accounting as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor & Product Management
• Manage relationships with product vendors, including pricing, inventory levels, rebate programs, and marketing initiatives.
• Maintain and adjust pricing within the company’s system as necessary.
• Oversee special pricing negotiations and ensure appropriate fulfillment.
• Implement best practices for inventory management across vendors and pricing levels.
• Serve as a key point of contact for partnership management.
• Backlog Review
• Weekly review of all backorders
• Communicate directly with sales team for accurate delivery dates
• Procurement & Purchasing
• Identify and source reliable suppliers, vendors, and contractors.
• Request and evaluate quotations, bids, and proposals.
• Negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules to achieve the best possible value.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and contracts in accordance with company policies.
• Oversee the end-to-end purchasing process, ensuring purchase orders match vendor invoices and special pricing projects, and coordinate with accounting as needed.
• Supplier Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Review backorder status with all vendors and communicate updates to sales
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Resolve supplier-related issues such as delays, quality defects, or invoice discrepancies.
• Inventory & Logistics
• Coordinate with inventory and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Monitor stock levels and forecast material needs.
• Support just-in-time (JIT) or lean inventory practices when applicable.
• Manage aging inventory and ensure accurate inventory information for purchasing decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, vendor management, or a related field.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with inventory management systems (e.g., Sage).
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments (e.g., sales, accounting, shipping).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00-$68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Must have experience in construction trade processes

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 2 years (required)

Location:

• Mississauga, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In person