Step into a pivotal role as the Interim Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager at a leading industrial manufacturer in Kitchener, Ontario. This immediate 6-month assignment calls for a hands-on leader to enhance supply chain operations and procurement performance.

You will report directly to the Plant Manager and collaborate with regional teams to drive operational improvements and ensure material availability. This role demands a seasoned skilled with validated success in stabilizing supply chains, optimizing inventory, and executing effective solutions in a manufacturing context.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead purchasing, sourcing, and materials planning activities
Ensure uninterrupted materials to meet production schedules
Identify and mitigate inherent supply chain risks




Improve inventory accuracy and working capital performance
Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts

Requirements:
Minimum 10 years in Supply Chain or Procurement leadership
Experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably industrial machinery
Proven success in operational improvements and change management
Robust negotiation and contract management background
Understanding of ERP/MRP systems

Make significant contributions to operational success through effective supply chain and procurement leadership.
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📌 Interim Purchasing Manager In Kitchener
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📍 Kitchener