Pride Signs is a proven leader in the sign industry with a 40 - year history of success derived from a stringent focus on providing organizations with a single-source sign solution. Signage is the most essential marketing tool that must communicate a highly visible and positive impression. Our skilled team is experienced in both creating new concepts and working from corporate standards to produce a complete range of signs. We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join our rapidly growing team.

What we love:

- Strong work ethic
- Positive Attitude
- Collaboration
- Innovator Thinking
- Safety and Quality Conscientious

What you will do:

Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in purchasing, receiving and distributing raw materials and supplies in organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Key Objectives and Accountabilities

- Ensure department focus on material supply to meet production requirements
- Identify and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement as related to quality, competitive differentiation, alternate materials to help improve profitability.
- Focus on reducing material costs, inventory levels and implementing consignment when possible.
- Maintain efficient material placement and flow to reduce manufacturing downtime
- Managing safety stock levels and reorder points.
- Establish inventory policies and stocking strategies.
- Lead cycle count program and annual physical inventories.

Essential Functions

- Responsible for supplier negotiations, purchases, and administrative duties (including contracts) involved in the procurement of all raw materials and shop supplies.
- Sourcing & qualifying new vendors.




- Oversees work orders before sent to production to ensure adherence to engineering specs and bill of materials.
- Reviews planning parameters, open work and purchase orders to ensure constant supply of materials while reducing overall inventory levels.
- Maintains and keeps accurate all material & inventory data inputs in ERP system.
- Continuously address and reduce slow moving and obsolete inventory. Arranges for disposal of surplus materials
- Conducts regular cycle counts, identifies & resolves cycle count issues,
- Organizes & Implements annual physical inventory, identifying & resolving variances.
- Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices.
- Participates in continuous improvement processes as appropriate to support company goals & profitability.
- Identifies and implements opportunities for VMI and Kanban as appropriate.
- Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable law that include safety, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Assists with special projects as required

What we need:

- Post Secondary diploma or degree in related field
- Certified Purchasing Professional designation an asset
- 5-7 years related experience
- Previous buying experience in the sign industry preferred




- Experience with manufacturing processes and machinery, aluminum/steel fabrication and quality systems
- Strong negotiation skills
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills
- Good customer focus
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Computer literacy and proficiency with MS Office
- ERP required

Benefits:

- Health and Dental Benefits
- RRSP Program
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program

Pride Signs is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities where our facilitity is located. We actively seek qualified individuals with demonstrated skill and knowledge to deal with all aspects of diversity in a manufacturing workplace. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Human Resources will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process upon request.

To request any accommodations you require to participate in the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please contact Pride Signs Limited directly.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Wellness program

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience working with ERP systems?

Education:

- DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

- management: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Materials Manager (Cambridge)
🏢 Pride Signs
📍 Cambridge