Purchasing Manager
Univar Solutions
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About The Position
This role oversees branch inventory and supply planning, driving performance, managing supplier relationships, and leading a team to support overall business goals.
What you’ll do
- Establishes, tracks and communicates branch targets related to inventory and service performance
- Monitors level of supplier service and maintains working relationships with suppliers and their representatives
- Assists in root cause analysis for supply chain issues/variances to implement corrective/preventative action plans to avoid reoccurrence
- Works proactively with purchasing and sales teams to monitor and reduce underperforming inventory
- Assesses purchasing options and completes purchase approvals
- Establishes goals and strategies for improved forecast performance for the branch and works directly with the Forecaster and Sales team to review performance and opportunities for improvement
- Develops, mentors and trains purchasing personnel including a team of Supply Planners, Forecaster and Inventory Coordinator
- Works closely with other department managers to meet and exceed branch goals
- Hires, promotes, changes responsibilities of, evaluates and recommends salary increases for staff directly supervised
What you’ll need
- University degree or specialized certification (PMAC, APICS, or related work experience)
- Ability to analyze alternatives, use judgment and initiative in managing inventory
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experienced with ERP – MRP systems
- Must be highly organized
- Minimum (2) years of management experience required
Where you'll work
Univar Solutions Canada Ltd
16959 118th Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T5V 1H3
Pay and benefits
The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
What you can expect
- Strong work/life flexibility
- To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
- To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews
- Competitive pay and benefits
Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!
We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.
Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at View email address on canada.jobradars.com.
Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.
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