Manager, Procurement

Reporting to the Vice President, Sales & Procurement, the Manager, Procurement will lead the Procurement Team and be responsible for the overall procurement program delivery while supporting leadership through employee development and client support. 

The Manager, Procurement working collaboratively with all internal and external stakeholders will establish and maintain an efficient, cost-effective, and consistent approach to procurement best practices and legislation. 

Responsibilities

• Ensures protocols, processes, and guidelines are being followed and updated.
• Researches, benchmarks, and analyzes efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery and proposes continuous improvement ideas for consideration.
• Conducts assessment of risks inherent in the business processes of the Procurement department.
• Keeps current with developments, trends, and legislative changes affecting the Procurement department including the introduction of new approaches and technologies.
• Creates a funnel of innovation opportunities, challenges current processes and is accountable for then developing and implementing new processes.
• Supports leadership in the implementation of proactive and strategic change while building connections with peers and superiors.
• Ensures procurement processes are effective, efficient, and substantiated with evidence of due process and financial controls to facilitate the orderly processing of invoices from vendors and service providers.
• Provides procurement information to support management decisions, financial reporting, and audits.
• Provides functional leadership to ensure that AltaSteel and staff achieve compliance with established regulations.
• Responsible for leading effective management and direction within the department.
• Fosters teamwork and creates a cohesive organization with the common objective of increasing company growth and profitability.
• Selects, coaches, mentors and develops the team through training and development initiatives that reflect full knowledge of the organization.
• Measures the effectiveness of the team through the creation and implementation of performance management activities and the development of key performance indicators.
• Sets key accountabilities and establishes core competencies to deliver on key accountabilities.
• Provides effective leadership to ensure that staff have the necessary skills to achieve work objectives and meet the needs of internal and external customers.
• Promotes a safe, accountable, and innovative department.

Qualifications & Skills

• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Commerce or related field; a specialization in supply chain management is preferred.
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) is considered an asset.
• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
  
• Proven problem solving resolution and analytical skills.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 is an asset.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, ERP and computer skills.
• Experience with former systems implementation is preferred.
  
• Superior relationship building and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of the end to end process integration of procurement.
• Commitment to fostering collaborative working relationships; ability to create positive relationships to establish rapport and influence with various interest groups and stakeholders.
• Exceptional verbal/written communication skills.

Job Details

• Full-time permanent opportunity
• Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm
• Full time in-office, in Edmonton Alberta (no remote or hybrid)
• Pre-employment alcohol and drug test required with zero tolerance policy

Posting will remain active until suitable candidate is recruited.