Purchasing Manager

Univar Solutions • Toronto, ON

9d • CA$100,000 - CA$130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role oversees branch inventory and supply planning, driving performance, managing supplier relationships, and leading a team to support overall business goals.

Requirements

• University degree or specialized certification (PMAC, APICS, or related work experience)
• Ability to analyze alternatives, use judgment and initiative in managing inventory
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experienced with ERP – MRP systems
• Must be highly organized
• Minimum (2) years of management experience required

Responsibilities

• Establishes, tracks and communicates branch targets related to inventory and service performance
• Manages, develops, mentors and trains purchasing personnel including a team of Supply Planners, Forecaster and Inventory Coordinator
• Works proactively with purchasing and sales teams to monitor and reduce underperforming inventory
• Assesses purchasing options and completes purchase approvals
• Establishes goals and strategies for improved forecast performance for the branch and works directly with the Forecaster and Sales team to review performance and opportunities for improvement
• Works closely with other department managers to meet and exceed branch goals
• Hires, promotes, changes responsibilities of, evaluates and recommends salary increases for staff directly supervised
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• Strong work/life flexibility
• Targeted annual company bonus
• Annual salary reviews
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Market aligned pay and incentives
• Diverse benefits offering to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree