Horizon Recruitment Inc. is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for a rapidly growing manufacturing organization based in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia. This is an incredible opportunity with a company that is experiencing unprecedented growth in a business within an international market. The Procurement Manager will be a part of a team that will drive significant process and procedural improvements as the company moves into a new phase of its evolution. The Procurement Manager will be the lead negotiator who will manage a portfolio of vendors, covering major equipment, project materials, and operational supplies in a large project-based environment. You will lead the procurement planning and strategy for the portfolio and will require strong organization and communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing a negotiation strategy that creates leverage and ultimately, savings
- Executing contract negotiations with suppliers delivering cost savings to our clients
- Following up with suppliers deliver positive outcomes
- Setting up agreements with suppliers
- Analyze, recommend, and manage cost improvement strategies through product, vendor, and design changes
- Good understanding of specific commodities pricing trends (such as steel, electronics)
- Evaluate and propose Make vs Buy decision making
- Manage the supply base including Vendor Performance Tracking, Supplier Qualifications, etc.
Requirements:
- 8-10 years of progressive experience leading supply chain cost savings initiatives
- Quick thinking, high energy and high amount of drive/hustle
- Strong negotiating skills; proven results in past experience
- Strong leadership skills with track record of leading and managing successful team(s)
- Ability to have difficult and uncomfortable conversations, and can hold their ground
- Strong contracts experience, experience with Mechanical / Machined parts and understanding of mechanical drawings a plus.
- They are highly proficient with Excel
**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**
Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.