Business address:

1310 Meridian Road NE, Calgary, AB T2A 2N9

(NOC 0113)

Job duties:

Manage and develop the procurement function for the company;
Oversee processes in connection with production and planning;
Develop and update purchasing policy and planning;
Manage purchasing information and systems;
Oversee processes in connection with shipping;
Review commodity strategy with the management;
Manage and develop existing and potential suppliers and Approved Vendor List;
Evaluate cost and quality of goods and services;
Negotiate with local and international suppliers and manage large contracts;
Prepare price comparisons, cost saving budgeting and targeting;
Review and process claims against suppliers;
Effective and proactive liaison with other departments to forecast, to bundle demands and meet deadlines;
Travel overseas to meet suppliers, business partners and clients; and
Other duties assigned and consistent with the role.

Terms of employment:

Permanent and full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary:

CAD$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Not applicable

Location of work:

Based in Calgary, Alberta; traveling outside Canada required

Skills requirements:

Education – Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or economics is required;
Work experience – Five (5) years of relevant experience as a buyer or managing within a purchasing department; must have three (3) years of recent experience specializing in similar products and in the Asian market
Other requirements – Strong interpersonal and communication skills; negotiation skills; able to demonstrate success and experience in managing suppliers and large contracts; self-motivated and can work under high pressure; flexible, patient and solution-focused; and excellent MS Office skills.

TO APPLY:

Contact information:

Contact: Jenny Fang

Phone: 403-277-8890

Fax: 587-317-7566

e-Mail: info@hyattstone.ca