Purchasing Manager
Career1 IncLocation: Mississauga, ON
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Salary: $75,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead and manage procurement activities for a growing organization. This is a newly created leadership position responsible for consolidating and strengthening purchasing operations, which are currently managed across di
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fferent areas of the business.
The successful candidate will develop and implement purchasing strategies, build strong supplier relationships, improve procurement processes, and ensure purchasing activities support the company's operational and financial goals.
Key Responsibilities
• Organize, direct, control, and evaluate all purchasing activities.
• Develop and implement effective purchasing and procurement strategies.
• Evaluate and improve existing procurement processes and procedures.
• Monitor and analyze purchasing trends to forecast future purchasing needs.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements with suppliers and vendors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Lead, coach, and develop the existing purchasing team.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements and priorities.
• Ensure procurement orders are processed accurately and fulfilled on time.
• Monitor purchasing activities to ensure alignment with operational and financial objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, cost savings, and overall procurement performance.
Qualifications
• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in a leadership capacity.
• Strong supplier negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Experience developing and improving procurement processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop a team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and purchasing/ERP systems is an asset.
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment is an asset.
What We Offer
• $75,000 annual salary
• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Leadership role with the opportunity to build and improve the purchasing function
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on procurement strategy and operations
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
Pay: $75,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
• Have you developed or implemented purchasing strategies or improved procurement processes?
• Do you have experience negotiating pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers?
• Do you have experience managing supplier/vendor relationships?
• Which ERP/purchasing systems have you used?
• Do you have experience in a manufacturing environment?
Experience:
• purchasing/procurement: 4 years (preferred)
• purchasing or procurement leadership/management: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person