Search Jobs

Materials Manager

Location:Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Job Type:Permanent
Posted:10th Oct 2008
Closing Date:7th Nov 2008
Posted By:Brock Solutions
Details:
Materials Manager

As a Materials Manager, you will work collaboratively with the Company’s business unit leadership and other members of the Materials Management team to plan and facilitate the effective delivery of material requirements. You will also be actively involved in sourcing competitive supply, supplier selection and development, and supporting major contract negotiations.

Role Highlights

• Provide leadership to the Materials Management team.

• Develop a strong rapport with business units to facilitate the effective and efficient delivery of project material requirements.

• Maintain effective relationships with our key suppliers.

• Engage in strategic sourcing of materials and services.

• Develop and implement “best class” practices in supply chain management.


Requirements

Candidates applying for this position are expected to have knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Proven ability to lead and work with others;
• Knowledge of procurement practices such as the competitive bidding process;
• Knowledge of, and experience with, general contract terms and conditions;
• Knowledge of, and experience with, transportation logistics (including cross-border processes);
• Knowledge of, and experience with, inventory management;
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal);
• Financial analysis abilities;
• Negotiation skills, including the ability to reconcile conflicting service and financial requirements;
• Experience managing spend in excess of $5 million;
• Familiarity with e-procurement / e-sourcing applications an asset;
• 5 years + procurement experience, preferably in a high-technology project management environment (professional engineering services); and
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

The ideal candidate has a university or college education (a focus in business, finance or accounting is preferred) and/or industry specific accreditations (e.g. PMAC).

Brock Solutions enjoys the benefits of a very diverse workforce with room for all to advance. The Company offers a challenging and stimulating work environment with a comprehensive compensation package. If you are seeking a career in a growing organization where you will play a critical role in exciting projects and be provided career development opportunities – don’t delay! Brock Solutions is hiring now.

No telephone calls or agencies please.

 
Sorry! This job is no longer active as the closing date for applications has passed. You can view other vacancies from this company (if they have any) by clicking on their name above, alternatively we may have some suggestions for similar vacancies listed below that might be of interest.
 

Featured External Adverts