At Noble, we help our customers’ businesses succeed by investing in our most important asset: our teammates! Start a rewarding career at our Vaughan Head Office as a Procurement Manager! We are in business to help our customers succeed!
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. Access to training and development programs Medical & Dental coverage Pension and RRSP contribution opportunities We invest in our most important asset: our teammates—now offering a Student Loan Repayment Benefit! 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 effective 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 Occasional travel domestically and internationally, may be required 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)
~ Proficient knowledge of contract negotiations Ability to develop formal reports and presentations for senior management In-depth experience with the procurement of assigned specific commodities is preferable and/or ability to quickly acquire such knowledge for unfamiliar commodities Development and implementation of sourcing strategies, procurement, and process flow throughout the organization Ability to identify potential supply chain risk and implement risk mitigation strategies Practical knowledge of the tools for increasing negotiation leverage and buying power Ability to engage supplier in collaborative projects on efficiency improvement and TCO reduction Ability to process, manipulate, and analyze large amount of relevant data, to understand and evaluate supplier performance and recognize improvement opportunities Strong relationship building skills Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Windows environment Accuracy, attention to details, comfortable with numbers and in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, decision making, and sound judgment are a necessity, as is the ability to perform well under pressure and work effectively with all levels of management From our beginning as a plumbing supplier, Noble has grown to serve the trade in HVAC, Hydronics, Industrial, and Fire Protection. From construction through to maintenance and renovation, we offer an incredible assortment of leading brands. Today, we still judge our success by our customers’ successes.
That’s why our teammates are passionate about providing exceptional customer experiences and delivering the best value-added service in the business. We provide the resources, training, and opportunities to thrive. We value diversity and strive to make everyone feel included and respected.
We are committed to the principles and practices of employment equity, and encourage all qualified individuals, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal Peoples to apply for our career opportunities.
📌 Purchasing Coordinator (Supply Chain) (Vaughan)
🏢 Noble
📍 Vaughan