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Purchasing Manager

Location:Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Job Type:Permanent
Posted:1st Mar 2010
Closing Date:29th Mar 2010
Posted By:Legacy Bowes Group
Details:
Purchasing Manager

Our client is a full-service Audio Visual Equipment provider that specializes in Audio Visual System Installation, Rentals and Product Sales, Video Conferencing solutions, Presentation Equipment & Products, and Event Rentals & Staging Solutions. They have been providing Western Canadian business, Governments, and Educational Institutions with professional AV products and services since 1969 and are a proud member of PSNI, a North American-wide Audio Visual Systems Integrators organization.

Reporting to the President, the Purchasing Manager is responsible for implementing and managing all procurement activities for the branches. Responsibilities will be to:

• Implement procurement strategy and policies.
• Build and develop relationships with key suppliers and customers.
• Lead the procurement group in all phases.
• Identify and develop training opportunities.
• Prepare purchase requisitions, approve and issues purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.
• Maintain procurement files.
• Track Purchasing activity and measurements.
• Manage vendor relationships and assist in building effective partnerships.
• Assist department in developing and implementing purchasing strategies for products.
• Responsible for planning, developing and buying materials, parts, supplies and equipments in a timely and cost effective way; timely manner while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications.
• Dealing with suppliers and brokers.
• Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier.

Qualifications:
• Post secondary education preferred
• PMAC or APICS certification
• 3 – 5 years experience at a senior procurement level
• Excellent Microsoft office skills
• Experience with Sage Business Vision is an asset

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Cindy Delisle, Senior Consultant, Management Search, Legacy Bowes Group at (204) 934-8845. If you believe you can make a strong contribution to this organization, please submit your resume.

 
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