Overview

Languages

English

Education

- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

- Manufacture
- Oil and gas industry
- Warehouse
- Head office

Budgetary responsibility

- $1,500,001 - $4,000,000

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Assign projects and programs to the purchasing and warehouse departments across the organization
- Coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling and distributing materials, equipment, machinery and supplies
- Plan and control budget and expenditures
- Hire, train, direct and motivate staff
- Plan, develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures
- Oversee the evaluation of the cost and quality of goods or services
- Authorize the development of specifications for products or services
- Manage contracts
- Oversee the analysis of data and information
- Advise senior management
- Organize and maintain inventory
- Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers
- Manage finances or budget
- Negotiate offers from suppliers
- Assess business opportunities and develop strategies

Supervision

- 5-10 people
- Staff in various areas of responsibility





Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
- MS Excel
- MS Office
- MS Outlook
- MS Word
- Material requirements planning (MRP) system
- SharePoint

Area of work experience

- Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Type of industry experience

- Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

- Negotiation

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Large workload

Personal suitability

- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Leadership

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan

Long term benefits

- Long-term care insurance

Other perks

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Parking available
- Wellness program

📌 supply chain logistics manager (Red Deer)
🏢 Canalta Controls
📍 Red Deer