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About The Position

Requirements

• Post Secondary education in Business Management, Supply Chain Management and a minimum 5 years’ experience in supply chain planning, procurement.
• Experience working and building relationships with global raw material manufacturers.
• Strong knowledge of best practices in planning, supply chain management, procurement, material management and inventory control.
• Proven collaborative management competencies at all levels of an organization, and strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Compelling vision that inspires individuals and teams to embrace change and continually focus on performance improvement.
• Highly analytical and able to present data in a cohesive manner.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and ever-changing environment and comfortable with uncertainty and quick adjustments.
• Proficient in handling multiple projects simultaneously and collaborates effectively with cross functionals.
• Skilled at managing difficult conversation both with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to balance the management of positive vendor relationship with the business needs and objectives of Mustang Survival.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and experience with ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Execute supply plans for raw materials by aligning purchasing activities with production requirements and adjusting for lead time fluctuations and demand shifts.
• Regularly review supplier lead times to support adjustments to procurement schedules that ensure on-time and agile material delivery.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning to support safety stock analysis and optimize inventory levels in accordance with business targets.
• Develop and maintain procurement schedules across all manufacturing sites, ensuring key data is entered accurately into the ERP system.
• Manage material costs within assigned supplier portfolios by executing negotiated pricing and identifying optimization opportunities.
• Identify and implement cost-saving actions such as alternate sourcing, volume leveraging, or optimized order patterns.
• Provide recommendations to planning teams on safety stock modifications based on usage trends and supply risk.
• Coordinate timely resolution of supplier quality concerns in collaboration with internal quality and operations teams
• Communicate with suppliers to support delivery planning that aligns with cash flow and operational efficiency goals.
• Monitor material usage trends and flag slow-moving or obsolete inventory (SLOB), coordinating with relevant teams on appropriate mitigation actions.
• Contribute to early-stage cost estimates and supplier data for new product or contract opportunities.
• Stay informed of market trends and geopolitical risks, escalating relevant supply concerns to management and supporting short-term mitigation discussions.
• Track supplier performance and escalate recurring issues to the Buying Manager for review and follow-up.
• Support quarterly supplier reviews by compiling relevant performance data and insights.
• Promote a collaborative team culture by sharing knowledge, supporting peers, and encouraging solution-oriented discussions.
• Maintain ethical standards and transparency in all procurement transactions in line with company policies.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required to support supplier relations or procurement initiatives.
• Participate in strategic sourcing and supply chain improvement projects as delegated by Director, Global Sourcing and Supply Chain.

Benefits

• extended health and dental benefits
• Group RSP with employer matching
• a generous bank of wellness days
• industry perks