Description
The Procurement Manager is responsible for the overall management and performance of a specific set of commodities and vendors to support Noble in their network operations.
Compensation: $100K-$120K
Location: Concord, ON
Duration: Permanent Placement
How you Contribute to Noble’s Success
- Meet and exceed assigned performance goals, including cost savings, working capital, and efficiency improvements in order to support overall Procurement department goals.
- Perform strategic sourcing activities, including but not limited to, data collection and review, market and vendor evaluation, contract negotiation and execution, monitoring compliance and performance.
- Conduct supplier proposal analysis, negotiations, awards, and implementations.
- Considerable interaction with internal customers to understand requirements and identify and implement solutions and cost savings initiatives.
- Monitor and manage supplier performance and keep Operations abreast of potential supply chain risks.
- Manage interactions between internal groups (Operations, Transportation, Materials Management, etc.) for efficient and timely ordering and delivery of goods and services.
- Support teams in conducting negotiations with financial/bid analysis.
- Attend conferences, forums, demonstrations and exhibits to maintain professional competence and to keep current with technical literature
- Constantly sourcing and evaluating new innovative suppliers’ abilities and capacities within assigned commodities
- Occasional travel domestically and internationally, may be required
Must Haves and Nice to Haves
- Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- SCMP designation or equivalent is a strong asset
- 7-10 years of experience in a procurement function, at least 5 years in strategic roles (sourcing, commodities, vendor management)
- A valid Ontario Driver’s License and vehicle