First Glass & Mirror Inc. Hiring for Purchasing Manager at Kitchener, ON Full Time

Purchasing Manager

Job Title: Purchasing Manager

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $59-61 / hour

Working hour: 10:00am – 6:00pm (including 1-hour non-paid lunch break)

Work Location: Unit 216, 675 Queen ST S Kitchener, ON N2M 1A1

Number of Position: 1

Company Description:

First Glass & Mirror has over 10 years of combined industry experience in the manufacturing, design and installation of custom shower glasses, closet doors, mirrors and commercial projects. From our customer-first operating philosophy to our knowledgeable team with years of hands-on experience, we have the confidence and knowhow to meet and exceed the clients’ demands for the best.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, control, evaluate, and improve the current procurement and supply chain operations for the company.

• Develop and implement company policies to achieve the best procurement practices, as well as to reduce replenishment delay and overhead of the stock.

• Continuously monitor and maintain inventory levels to ensure the smooth business operation on a daily basis.

• Control procurement budget by optimizing supply chain operations and lead times for the company.

• Examine the quality of goods and optimize the cost effectiveness of existing purchasing contracts through a proper analysis

• Source new suppliers and vendors while maintaining the existing partnerships wherever applicable.

• Oversee negotiations of purchasing contracts with suppliers which include but are not limited to the hardware such as shower door handles and connectors, hinges, commercial U channels, aluminum closet door frames and boards; wooden boards, pure white laminated glass and black laminated glass; and machine parts such as belt and bolts.

• Accept and process claims against any of the existing suppliers.

• Provide training, direction, support, feedback, development, and performance management to the team.

Qualification:

• College diploma or equivalent experience required, preferably in business administration, commerce or economics.

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing or supply-chain roles, of which 2+ years should be in a managerial position.

• Previous experience in negotiating contracts with suppliers and vendors is a must.

• Strong leadership skill, able to lead and motivate all levels of staff.

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other related office software.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Entrepreneurial mind-set, seek out to lead change proactively.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $59.00-$61.00 per hour