Procurement Manager

Description

The Procurement Manager is responsible for the overall management and performance of a specific set of commodities and vendors to support Noble in their network operations.

Compensation: $100K-$120K

Location:
Concord, ON
Duration:
Permanent Placement
How you Contribute to Noble's Success

Meet and exceed assigned performance goals, including cost savings, working capital, and efficiency improvements in order to support overall Procurement department goals.

Perform strategic sourcing activities, including but not limited to, data collection and review, market and vendor evaluation, contract negotiation and execution, monitoring compliance and performance.

Conduct supplier proposal analysis, negotiations, awards, and implementations.

Considerable interaction with internal customers to understand requirements and identify and implement solutions and cost savings initiatives.

Monitor and manage supplier performance and keep Operations abreast of potential supply chain risks.

Manage interactions between internal groups (Operations, Transportation, Materials Management, etc.) for efficient and timely ordering and delivery of goods and services.

Support teams in conducting negotiations with financial/bid analysis.

Attend conferences, forums, demonstrations and exhibits to maintain professional competence and to keep current with technical literature

Constantly sourcing and evaluating new innovative suppliers' abilities and capacities within assigned commodities

Occasional travel domestically and internationally, may be required

Must Haves and Nice to Haves

Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field

SCMP designation or equivalent is a strong asset

7-10 years of experience in a procurement function, at least 5 years in strategic roles (sourcing, commodities, vendor management)

A valid Ontario Driver's License and vehicle

Job Requirements

Job Skills and Knowledge

Proficient knowledge of contract negotiations

Ability to develop formal reports and presentations for senior management

In-depth experience with the procurement of assigned specific commodities is preferable and/or ability to quickly acquire such knowledge for unfamiliar commodities

Development and implementation of sourcing strategies, procurement, and process flow throughout the organization

Ability to identify potential supply chain risk and implement risk mitigation strategies

Practical knowledge of the tools for increasing negotiation leverage and buying power

Ability to engage supplier in collaborative projects on efficiency improvement and TCO reduction

Ability to process, manipulate, and analyze large amount of relevant data, to understand and evaluate supplier performance and recognize improvement opportunities

Strong relationship building skills

General Skills and Knowledge:

Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Windows environment

Capability as a strategic thinker who is action-oriented, results-oriented, and driven to succeed

Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgement

Continuously seeking the opportunity for innovations and improvements within assigned authority

Accuracy, attention to details, comfortable with numbers and in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, decision making, and sound judgment are a necessity, as is the ability to perform well under pressure and work effectively with all levels of management

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