Purchasing Manager

A Place Where People Matter. Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you. About the position This role oversees branch inventory and supply planning, driving performance, managing supplier relationships, and leading a team to support overall business goals. What you’ll do: * Establishes, tracks and communicates branch targets related to inventory and service performance * Manages, develops, mentors and trains purchasing personnel including a team of Supply Planners, Forecaster and Inventory Coordinator * Works proactively with purchasing and sales teams to monitor and reduce underperforming inventory * Assesses purchasing options and completes purchase approvals * Establishes goals and strategies for improved forecast performance for the branch and works directly with the Forecaster and Sales team to review performance and opportunities for improvement * Works closely with other department managers to meet and exceed branch goals * Hires, promotes, changes responsibilities of, evaluates and recommends salary increases for staff directly supervised * Other duties as required What you’ll need: * University degree or specialized certification (PMAC, APICS, or related work experience) * Ability to analyze alternatives, use judgment and initiative in managing inventory * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Experienced with ERP – MRP systems * Must be highly organized * Minimum (2) years of management experience required Where you'll work: Univar Solutions Canada Ltd 64 Arrow Rd, North York, Ontario M9M 2L9 Pay and benefits: This position is currently vacant. The annual expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. What you can expect: * Strong work/life flexibility * To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company * To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews * Competitive pay and benefits Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet! We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] [[email protected]]. Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited. #LI-JM1

The Purchasing Manager oversees branch inventory and supply planning while managing supplier relationships to meet business goals. They are also responsible for leading, mentoring, and training a team of supply planners, forecasters, and inventory coordinators.

Candidates must possess a university degree or specialized certification such as PMAC or APICS. A minimum of two years of management experience and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems are required.

• Work/life flexibility • Annual company bonus • Annual salary reviews • Health benefits • Financial wellbeing support

• Analyse de donnéesSouhaitée
• Gestion des stocksSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Inventory management
• Supply planning
• Supplier relationship management
• Team leadership
• Forecasting
• ERP systems
• MRP systems
• Data analysis
• Communication skills
• Strategic planning
• Mentoring
• Performance tracking
• Purchasing
• Process improvement
• Supply Chain Planning
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Management
• Sales
• Inventory Management
• Material Requirements Planning
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Verbal Communication Skills

• Management & Leadership
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Purchasing Manager
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• Purchasing Managers

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine