About our Client: GARAGA, is a family business founded in 1983 by Michel Gendreau and passed on to his twin sons, Martin and Maxime, co-presidents since 2018. A leading Canadian and US based manufacturer of superior quality garage doors for the residential, commercial and industrial markets, Garaga is also a distributor of LiftMaster door openers and accessories. The company sells its products all over Canada and the United States, through its network of specialists, the Garaga Experts, as well as in the largest hardware store banners. Garaga is renowned for the variety and quality of its products.

About the Role: The PURCHASING MANAGER we seek will:

• have a strong working knowledge of MRP concepts, ERP packages and Inventory Management.
• be responsible for developing sources for raw materials such as steel; reviewing and generating purchase orders for raw materials, developing cost reductions, and negotiating best prices and deliveries with suppliers.
• other responsibilities include managing supplier quality and performance including return of defective goods; managing vendor consignment programs; and ensuring accuracy and timely purchases.

Responsibilities: Other key responsibilities include:

• Negotiates with vendors for good and services, negotiating the best possible price and service guarantee.
• Establishes purchasing policies and ensure compliance.
• Develops new supply sources where vendors are inadequate.
• Examines bids and makes awards.
• Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.
• Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.
• Drafts, explains, and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.
• Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Negotiates blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitors cost during the time period.
• Works closely with receiving department to ensure proper supplies arrived.
• Traces delinquent arrivals from purchase orders.
• Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with U.S. laws.
• Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics.
• Lead/train/coach and develop purchasing team members.
• Some travel may be required in the USA and Canada.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience.

MRP/ERP experience

This individual will report directly to the General Manager and will have the opportunity to build, grow and manage the purchasing department.

If you are ready to advance your career with an outstanding company, we want to hear from you!