Procurement Manager

The Procurement Manager is responsible for the overall management and performance of a specific set of commodities and vendors to support Noble in their network operations. Compensation: $100K-$120K Location: Concord, ON Duration: Permanent Placement How you Contribute to Noble's Success • Meet and exceed assigned performance goals, including cost savings, working capital, and efficiency improvements in order to support overall Procurement department goals. • Perform strategic sourcing activities, including but not limited to, data collection and review, market and vendor evaluation, contract negotiation and execution, monitoring compliance and performance. • Conduct supplier proposal analysis, negotiations, awards, and implementations. • Considerable interaction with internal customers to understand requirements and identify and implement solutions and cost savings initiatives. • Monitor and manage supplier performance and keep Operations abreast of potential supply chain risks. • Manage interactions between internal groups (Operations, Transportation, Materials Management, etc.) for efficient and timely ordering and delivery of goods and services. • Support teams in conducting negotiations with financial/bid analysis. • Attend conferences, forums, demonstrations and exhibits to maintain professional competence and to keep current with technical literature • Constantly sourcing and evaluating new innovative suppliers' abilities and capacities within assigned commodities • Occasional travel domestically and internationally, may be required Must Haves and Nice to Haves • Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field • SCMP designation or equivalent is a strong asset • 7-10 years of experience in a procurement function, at least 5 years in strategic roles (sourcing, commodities, vendor management) • A valid Ontario Driver's License and vehicle Job Skills and Knowledge • Proficient knowledge of contract negotiations • Ability to develop formal reports and presentations for senior management • In-depth experience with the procurement of assigned specific commodities is preferable and/or ability to quickly acquire such knowledge for unfamiliar commodities • Development and implementation of sourcing strategies, procurement, and process flow throughout the organization • Ability to identify potential supply chain risk and implement risk mitigation strategies • Practical knowledge of the tools for increasing negotiation leverage and buying power • Ability to engage supplier in collaborative projects on efficiency improvement and TCO reduction • Ability to process, manipulate, and analyze large amount of relevant data, to understand and evaluate supplier performance and recognize improvement opportunities • Strong relationship building skills General Skills and Knowledge: • Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Windows environment • Capability as a strategic thinker who is action-oriented, results-oriented, and driven to succeed • Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgement • Continuously seeking the opportunity for innovations and improvements within assigned authority • Accuracy, attention to details, comfortable with numbers and in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, decision making, and sound judgment are a necessity, as is the ability to perform well under pressure and work effectively with all levels of management