Senior Manager, Purchasing

Excellent opportunity for a purchasing professional with 7 years of relevant experience who is looking for a fulfilling and interesting role with a company that is both well-established and growing. Reporting into an impressive VP Operations and leading a team of 4. Opportunity for long-term growth for a strong performer.

Who- the Company:
Our client is a well-managed and reputable business that was founded over 40 years ago. Their products for the home are sold by many big-name online retailers. The company’s corporate headquarters are in Greater Vancouver, and there are production facilities locally and in the US

What- the Role:
On behalf of our client, SWIM is recruiting for a Senior Manager, Purchasing. This is a newly created role due to increasing operational needs. The new Sr Mgr will report into an impressive VP Operations who the new Director can learn a great deal from. The Senior Manager will manage and mentor a team of 4 people (Purchasing Managers and Buyers, local and remote). The Senior Manager and their team will conduct full-cycle purchasing/procurement for 2 production sites. With time, as the Senior Manager demonstrates ability and readiness for growth, other responsibilities can be layered on. There is good opportunity for long-term career development. SWIM will provide interested & qualified candidates with a full job description.

Who- the Candidate:
We are seeking well-rounded professionals with at least 6 years of progressive experience in procurement/purchasing within the manufacturing sector, including a minimum of 2 years and ideally 3 years in people management capacities. Qualified candidates will be self-motivated, intelligent, creative, ambitious, and business-minded. This is a great role for someone who loves 360-degree mentorship and continuous personal and professional development.

• Work Experience-
  • Experience sourcing globally is required, ideally with a focus on Asia and North America.
  • Experience sourcing specifically within wood processing is very desirable (particle board, MFD, etc).
  • Experience sourcing for 2 sites is highly preferred, especially with exposure to operating sites in both Canada and the US.
• Systems–
  • Experience using an ERP and MRP is required.
  • Proficiency using Excel spreadsheets is required (data extraction, data analysis, cost control, etc).
  • Experience with system projects such as optimization, automation, implementation of new modules, etc., is an asset.
• Leadership–
  • Experience leading at least 2 and ideally 4 reports.
  • Preference for experience managing both local and remote reports.
  • Excellent mentorship and coaching skills.
• Education & Qualifications– This company admires, respects, and supports ongoing professional development.
  • Relevant post-secondary education, preferably within inventory, supply chain, logistics, or business.
  • LEAN certification is highly preferred.

Where:
The company is headquartered in the Surrey area. The preference is for the new Senior Manager to be at the office and “in the action” full time Mon-Fri, if possible- please discuss with SWIM. Additionally, the Senior Manager will travel occasionally to see the US operations and to establish in-person relationships with their direct team members and other colleagues who work from there. 

How Much:
Base salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications- likely in the range of $85,000 to $110,000. That said, there may be room beyond that for someone with highly relevant experience who hits not only the must haves but most/all of the nice to haves- please discuss with SWIM. 

When & How to Apply:
Swim Recruiting will be presenting the profiles of short-listed candidates directly to the hiring executives for review. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit ‘APPLY NOW’ to send us your resume (preferably in MS Word format, if possible, as this works best with our internal systems). Thank you!