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Job Description
Purchasing Manager
Locations: Saint John, Moncton, or Halifax
Our client, a leader in the Industrial Commercial Building Supplies sector, is seeking a dynamic Purchasing Manager based in either Saint John, Moncton, or Halifax.
Key Responsibilities:
- Vendor Relations: Identify and establish deals with new vendors for targeted commercial opportunities.
- Sales Support: Collaborate closely with the sales team to ensure customer special order requirements are met.
- Strategic Planning: Develop budgets and strategies to achieve targets through the implementation of business plans specific to different product classes.
- Sales Analysis: Analyze sales data, identify trends, and create effective sales strategies aligned with business plans.
- Negotiations: Assist in negotiations and provide direction on vendor agreements and program/product costs.
- Major Purchases: Negotiate terms for significant purchases within established authority limits.
- Supplier Management: Select and manage relationships with major suppliers, vendors, or subcontractors to ensure adherence to business standards.
Qualifications:
- Education: Post-secondary education in Business or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; industry experience is an asset.
- Skills:
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of industry products across all categories.
- Detail-oriented and strategic thinker.
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective reporting and presentation skills.
- Proficient in financial calculations.
- Enthusiastic and proactive team player.