Position: Director of Purchasing and Operations
Location: Montreal
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: $80-90K
We are seeking a Director of Purchasing and Operations in the food industry to supervise, coordinate, plan, and manage activities, as well as oversee employees in the customer service division within the operations department. This role includes responsibility for purchasing, customer service, sales, and facility operations.
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This position requires strong leadership, expertise in operations management, and experience in procurement within the food industry to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and alignment with business objectives
Advantages
Stimulating work environment within a rapidly growing company.
Opportunities for professional development.
4 weeks of vacation.
Responsibilities
Provide courteous information and advice to clients.
Effectively handle customer purchases in accordance with standardized procedures.
Manage multiple clients simultaneously with efficiency.
Handle delicate situations and resolve conflicts professionally.
Manage purchasing and supply processes.
Receive price requests or purchase requests from various departments.
Oversee the procurement process from supplier selection to product delivery.
Analyze needs and conduct research to identify suppliers based on product requirements.
Prepare specifications, issue tenders, and review quotations.
Negotiate and manage expenses.
Consult with various suppliers or subcontractors to select the best offers (price/delivery time/services) to facilitate the best purchasing decisions.
Apply procurement policies and purchasing forecasts.
Process purchase requests and ensure their completion.
Develop a purchasing forecast plan.
Commit expenditures in accordance with budget allocation rules.
Manage supplier relationships based on collaboration.
Intervene in case of quality or delivery issues.
Manage stock to ensure the availability of raw materials and packaging.
Qualifications
10 years of experience in purchasing
Operations management
Mastery of the supply chain
Sales expertise
Committed to fostering team success and investing in the growth of others
Dynamic and proactive approach
Autonomy and resourcefulness to skillfully manage priorities
Excellent interpersonal skills and active listening
Rigorous and reliable, with a strong sense of responsibility
Summary
Interested in this position in Montreal or simply looking for a new career opportunity?
Contact me so we can discuss!
Email: karine.durand@randstad.ca
LinkedIn: Karine Durand
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Position: Director of Purchasing and Operations
Location: Montreal
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: $80-90K
We are seeking a Director of Purchasing and Operations in the food industry to supervise, coordinate, plan, and manage activities, as well as oversee employees in the customer service division within the operations department. This role includes responsibility for purchasing, customer service, sales, and facility operations.
This position requires strong leadership, expertise in operations management, and experience in procurement within the food industry to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and alignment with business objectives
Advantages
Stimulating work environment within a rapidly growing company.
Opportunities for professional development.
4 weeks of vacation.
Responsibilities
Provide courteous information and advice to clients.
Effectively handle customer purchases in accordance with standardized procedures.
Manage multiple clients simultaneously with efficiency.
Handle delicate situations and resolve conflicts professionally.
Manage purchasing and supply processes.
...
Receive price requests or purchase requests from various departments.
Oversee the procurement process from supplier selection to product delivery.
Analyze needs and conduct research to identify suppliers based on product requirements.
Prepare specifications, issue tenders, and review quotations.
Negotiate and manage expenses.
Consult with various suppliers or subcontractors to select the best offers (price/delivery time/services) to facilitate the best purchasing decisions.
Apply procurement policies and purchasing forecasts.
Process purchase requests and ensure their completion.
Develop a purchasing forecast plan.
Commit expenditures in accordance with budget allocation rules.
Manage supplier relationships based on collaboration.
Intervene in case of quality or delivery issues.
Manage stock to ensure the availability of raw materials and packaging.
Qualifications
10 years of experience in purchasing
Operations management
Mastery of the supply chain
Sales expertise
Committed to fostering team success and investing in the growth of others
Dynamic and proactive approach
Autonomy and resourcefulness to skillfully manage priorities
Excellent interpersonal skills and active listening
Rigorous and reliable, with a strong sense of responsibility
Summary
Interested in this position in Montreal or simply looking for a new career opportunity?
Contact me so we can discuss!
Email: karine.durand@randstad.ca
LinkedIn: Karine Durand
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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