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SalaryOur culture is inclusive, supportive, and encourages learning and development to support internal career advancement opportunities. We are problem solvers who find fulfillment and reward in making the impossible possible. We are hands-on, focused, and committed to always being a part of something bigger.
If you are creative, passionate and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we would like to hear from you.
The Purchasing Manager will report to the Chief Financial Officer. The Purchasing Manager oversees purchasing activity for all companies.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Negotiate contracts to reduce product pricing and purchasing terms starting with high-cost items.
- Continuously evaluate regular consumables for more efficient and cost-effective alternatives.
- Maintain knowledge of market trends, prices, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability; directs purchasing programs accordingly.
- Communicates with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale.
- Perform root-cause analysis for supplier commercial and delivery errors and make recommendations for changes to eliminate causes.
- Make recommendations for improving supply chain.
- Seamlessly work with operations and suppliers to ensure appropriate supply in a required timeline.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures related to purchasing to maximize efficiency and optimize workflow.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Possess a professional certification in either Materials or Purchasing
- Completion of a Community College Diploma or a University Degree in Supply Chain Management
- Minimum 7 years’ experience purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 3 years of managerial experience
- Demonstrate a proficient command of Purchasing and MRP systems.
- Excellent problem-solving techniques and methods
- Ability to interact with all levels of employees both within the organization and with customers, suppliers, sub-contractors, engineers, etc.
- Strategic and analytical mind set towards purchasing.
- Possess substantial proficiency in SAP, and in particular S/4HANA, as well as Microsoft Office applications.
We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.
Note to Recruiting Agencies
Ice River Sustainable Solutions does not respond to unsolicited emails from third party recruiters acting on behalf of job seekers. All candidates are encouraged to create their own online profile, allowing us to reference resumes effectively and advise when opportunities match your knowledge and skills. Any profiles created by recruiters on behalf of job seeking candidates will be deleted. This practice threatens future interactions between third party recruiters and Ice River Sustainable Solutions recruitment.
