Summary of Position:
The duties and responsibilities of the Procurement Supervisor are intended to support companies in the True Value group, namely True Value Building & Hardware Supplies Ltd, Builders Choice Ltd, Optima Construction Ltd, Aeroprint & Plut Pumice as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of value, delivery schedules and quality.
Plan and schedule procurement activities for the greatest economy, efficiency and service.
Forecast price and market trends to identify changes and to also forecast upcoming levels of demand.
Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers.
Analyze sales trends and purchasing history by preparing the relevant reports. Purchasing decisions are to be supported by these analyses.
Supervise, train and evaluate the performance of the purchasing, inventory and receiving clerks to handle processes with the aim to promoting continuous improvement.
Receiving and inventory practices are to be monitored routinely to ensure that policies are maintained and improved upon.
Inventory levels are to be monitored to ensure that the set minimum on hand quantities are established and maintained.
Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Business with a focus in procurement.
Minimum two years’ experience in the field.
Experience in use of Inventory Management and POS systems
Industry/product knowledge would be an asset
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
Ability to prioritize, plan and organize work to achieve the maximum efficiency within the department
Ability to work accurately and quickly to meet deadlines
Ability to familiarize with industry details within a short space of time and adapt to abrupt changes within the industry.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership capabilities
Ability to analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and make creative recommendations.
Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
Please forward applications and queries to admin@truevalueslu.com by September 16th 2022 for review.