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Purchasing Manager

David Brown Santasalo is an internationally renowned company specializing in the design and engineering of industrial gearboxes, with almost 300 years’ experience. Present in 25 countries and with over 1,200 employees, it is a key player in the manufacture, design and maintenance of industrial gearboxes, offering solutions for all makes and models, including its own brands.

Job description :

Directs all purchasing activities for David Brown Santasalo Canada and maximizes the company’s purchasing power. The Purchasing Manager leads a team responsible for the procurement of goods and services for the company’s facilities/production/assembly. The Purchasing Manager seeks the best quality available at the lowest price. The person will evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts and review product quality. Travel requirements: 25% National 5% International

Responsibilities :
  • Purchasing department management
  • Participate in drawing up the operating budget, monitor it and recommend any necessary corrective measures.
  • Develop purchasing policies and procedures and ensure their application.
  • Collect and communicate purchasing department results to the appropriate people.
  • Define the purchasing department’s operational objectives.
  • Supply management
  • Ensure a synchronized flow of merchandise information throughout the network in coordination with other departments (production, sales, shipping/receiving).
  • Collaborate to carry out complete or cyclical physical inventory counts, collect and communicate results (provide documents).
  • Analyze price variances for purchased items based on supplier sourcing trends and internal demand.
  • Handle merchandise returns, claims and complaints related to its service according to established policies.
  • Determine replenishment strategies (taking into account job forecasts and lead times).
  • Analyze purchasing history and assess needs in collaboration with internal customers.
  • Supplier management
  • Qualify suppliers in collaboration with the quality and engineering department according to the technical specifications and supply capacity required by David Brown Santasalo.
  • Research potential suppliers nationally. Meet and/or visit suppliers as needed.
  • Analyze and/or approve supplier bids and recommend the supplier of choice.
  • Prepare purchase orders with critical suppliers
  • Negotiate and manage agreements and contracts with suppliers.
  • Establish and maintain close contact with suppliers.
  • Customer relations
  • Process purchase requisitions or coordinate various searches for merchandise.
  • Ensure the satisfaction of internal customers.
  • HR Management
  • Oversee employee skills development and training
  • Participate in the employee selection and hiring process.
  • Supervise the quality and performance of employees’ work.
  • Establish efficient and effective work procedures.
  • Conduct staff performance appraisals.
  • Approve and manage work schedules.
  • Manage conflicts proactively.
  • Mobilize team members.
Candidate profile :
  • Excellent communication skills required in French and English. Spanish preferred.
  • 8 years’ experience in technical purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrate planning, organization and control skills.
  • 3 years’ experience in managing a purchasing department.
  • Demonstrate rigor and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrate an analytical mind.
  • Business acumen.
  • Conduct research.
  • Think strategically.
  • Negotiating skills.
Requirements :
  • To qualify for this position, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada, without any additional sponsorship support from David Brown Santasalo Canada Inc.
Benefits :
  • Complete insurance package: health, dental, vision, travel, LTD and life
  • Permanent full-time position
  • Flexible working hours
  • Competitive compensation
  • RRSP contribution

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