Procurement Manager Job

Founded in 1993, PD International is an established distributor for drive line parts for the automotive and all-terrain vehicle market. Besides stocking all major brands, PD International also distributes heavy-duty axles and brake pads, as well as OEM replacement parts under our own branded lines. To ensure consistently high-quality standards, we utilize an ISO-based quality system in our operations at both our head office in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and our manufacturing/quality control centre in Shanghai, China. Besides our own manufacturing plant, we also source parts and accessories from trusted vendor partners in Asia.

PD International has full stock inventory in our Canadian warehouse, and a growing selection of products in our US warehouse for even faster distribution. We distribute both domestically and internationally, from smaller dealerships to larger global corporations.

PD International is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing and procurement activities, primarily from Asian suppliers. This position is based out of our office at Unit 2, 25A East Pearce Street, Richmond Hill, ONL4B 2M9, requires 40 hours per week and the offered salary is $ 124,488 per year, plus group benefits.

Responsibilities:
• Plan, develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures
• Plan and control the procurement budget and expenditures
• Assign, coordinate and review purchasing projects and programs
• Oversee the evaluation of the cost and quality of goods and services
• Monitor quality of purchased parts and direct Asian supplier vetting and quality control inspections
• Authorize the development of specifications for products or services from suppliers based on the requirements of the R&D and Sales departments
• Manage supplier contracts
• Manage vendor relationships and review and process claims against suppliers to resolve issues
• Oversee the preparation of reports, including costing and inventory reports
• Advise senior management as to parts availability, cost, lead-time, and market viability
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily procurement operations
• Hire, train, direct and motivate procurement staff

Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree or higher;
• 5 or more years of experience in procurement and vendor management of suppliers overseas
• Familiar with the automobile/car parts industry
• Able to supervise 3-4 people
• Able to manage a budget of $500,000 to $1,500,000
• Willing to occasionally travel internationally
• Dependable and organized team player with excellent judgment, initiative, and communication skills
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining deadlines and attention to detail
• Able to use MS Office (MS Excel, Word, and Outlook) and ERP software

Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent Position, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum

Work Location:
Unit 2, 25A East Pearce Street, Richmond Hill, ONL4B 2M9

Wages and Benefits:
$124,488 per annum; 2 weeks paid vacation per annum; Group insurance;

If you are interested in joining a top-notch, dynamic and diversified team, please send your resume with a cover letter to [email protected].