The ideal candidate will own the management and purchasing functions of the business. Responsibilities will include:

• Assist in negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms and conditions with suppliers
• Develop and manage relationships with third-party services
• Utilize supply chain methods to recommend maximization of inventory usage
• Assist in accurate management of inventory, cost balancing, and supply chain mapping
• Collaborate with finance, production, engineering, and design to assist in special materials requests and information accuracy
• Provide insights and market perspectives to departments to support and enable their businesses
• Assist in sourcing new suppliers to best meet cost-effectiveness and product quality
• Assist departments in managing inventory to production timelines and sourcing custom products
• Ensure information accuracy and maintenance is managed well in the MRP system
• Maintain and develop tools to assist with weekly procurement processes requirements
• Uphold company Core Values

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Quantitative and analytical experience - must be comfortable with MS Excel
• Strong communication skills (spoken, written, and listening)
• Must be proactive, ambitious, and assertive: you take ownership of your work and think beyond the scope of a given assignment
• On-going recommendations and improvements
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and punctuality

Education and Experience:

• Experience in a purchasing/supply chain role in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in office furniture, store fixture, or exhibit design is an asset
• Diploma/Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain Management or similar