Purchasing manager Featured!

Departement: Administration

Published: October 23, 2023
Located in: Phoenicia Group – Oakville
Position to fulfill: 1

SPECIFICS TASK

Determines with executive management and implements purchasing, sourcing and development strategies for international and private brands.
Negotiate product pricing, purchasing conditions, sourcing, marketing and preferential agreements to offer customers product availability, variety and quality at the best possible price.
Keep abreast of market conditions, master data and share knowledge to optimize negotiations in all categories.
Organize business reviews with suppliers.
Analyze categories and identify opportunities. Keeps abreast of market and industry developments.
Is responsible for replenishment and ensures proper allocation of purchases.
Works with the procurement team to optimize merchandise purchases, inventory management and product deliveries.
Ensures product velocity and shelf life in the warehouse.
Co-lead and supervise private label development in collaboration with other purchasing managers.
Research international products according to market needs.
Collaborate with sales departments to support the needs of different customers.
Participate in the evolution of purchasing processes to optimize business practices.
Establish price forecasts and market trends to identify and anticipate variations.
Monitor sales, margins and revenues in line with company objectives.
Co-supervise and develop the Import Product Category Manager.
Work in collaboration with the sales department.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Bachelor's degree in business administration, purchasing, procurement or other relevant field
5 to 7 years' relevant experience in purchasing and negotiations
Knowledge of food distribution products and environment
Knowledge of marketing strategies
Negotiation and analytical skills
Proficiency in Office suite
Experience with SAP software an asset

SKILLS

Quality work/service orientation
Good decision-making and priority management
Team management
Excellent interpersonal skills
Dynamic and positive attitude
Autonomy and sense of responsibility
Good problem-solving skills
Integrity, honesty and ethics
Good adaptability

RELATIONS        

The manager interacts with members of the purchasing, sales and distribution teams, as well as with the company's suppliers.

Groupe Phoenicia is dedicated to promoting a diverse workplace.
We will consider all qualified candidates for the position.

 

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