Supply Chain Specialist Job Descriptions

SENIOR PURCHASING MANAGER  |  DIRECTOR

Executive   |   Middle Management   |   Operational


[ Available Candidates ]

CORE DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Develop and oversee all purchasing policies and procedures; and control purchasing department budget to strategically reach short, intermediate and long term organizational goals.
• Manage adherence to ethical procurement standards and compliance with organizational quality levels for all goods or services purchased.
• Direct the effective utilization of financial, human, and other organizational resources to intelligently buy goods and services.
• Oversee anticipated purchasing actions including (if applicable) research of order requirements, specification development, solicitation of bids, assessing supplier capabilities and terms, negotiation of contracts, order placement and final contract(s) awarding.
• Direct and support the ongoing development of internal and external resources to assist the Purchasing area in sourcing, researching and evaluating goods, products, services and alternative suppliers which the Company may utilize.
• Initiate and continuously maintain communication and successful working relationships with other functional areas within the organization and with outside vendors which may impact the Supply Chain function and effectiveness.
• Oversee the interviewing, hiring and effective training of staff.

A VARIED SKILL SET IS REQUIRED AND MAY INCLUDE:

• Solid understanding of ethical issues related to Purchasing
• Knowledge of best practices in purchasing
• Contract formation and negotiation
• Business and contractual law
• Strategic and global procurement perspective and planning ability
• Understanding of entire supply chain function from procurement to disposition.
• Team, resource and relationship building ability.
• Superior mentoring and coaching skills
• Awareness of new and evolving technologies affecting Purchasing - e-commerce
• Benchmarking (sector and commodity driven)
• Finance and Accounting understanding
• Superior decision making and communication skills

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• A strong educational foundation coupled with practical hands on experience within a specific sector and/or commodity group(s). Continuous upgrading and maintenance of your professional designation, knowledge base, and/or skill set is required for success.
• A university bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce and/or economics usually forms the minimum base on which additional studies and specialization may be required.
• However, depending on the particular sector which the organization operates within or the specific commodities bought; a more specific educational discipline may assist. (For example, a bachelor's degree or college diploma in engineering for Purchasing Managers\Directors involved in heavy manufacturing or other industrial applications.)
• This, combined with several years of experience as a Purchasing Supervisor, Senior Buyer or Officer in a similar sector or commodity is suggested as well.
• Enrollment in and certification from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada's Certified Professional Purchaser (C.P.P.) Accreditation program is highly recommended and advantageous.