Procurement and Distribution Manager
Company Name:
Arca24.com
Salary period: Annual
We are Grant Thornton Grant Thornton LLP is a leading accounting and advisory firm providing audit, tax and advisory services across Canada and globally as a member firm of Grant Thornton International. Together with Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton we enjoy an enviable position in the marketplace as the fifth largest national firm in the country and a clear leader in the privately held business space. Our vision is to create sustainable advantage for our clients, our people, and the communities in which we work and live. We believe that what we do matters, and we strive to make a difference every day, individually and collectively. Our brand is synonymous with trust. We are privileged to work with some of Canada's most successful private and public organizations; and we are very proud to have been recognized by the Great Place to Work Institute as one of Canada's Best Workplaces for the last seven consecutive years. We are successfully executing an ambitious strategy to establish a distinctive leadership brand in each of the markets in which we operate. It's a very exciting time for our firm - we have the resources to compete, and the culture to differentiate. Reporting to the Director of Treasury and Partner Services, the Procurement and Distribution Manager is responsible for the procurement of goods and services, and the distribution of supplies and materials where required. The incumbent for this position will be an active and participating member of the National Office Administration Team, and Grant Thornton International Procurement Committee, and will possess the skills of a proficient business analyst, effective negotiator and results-oriented project manager, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with our firm's business units when implementing national supplier contracts and programs. The key duties and responsibilities for this position include:
Sourcing, negotiating and monitoring vendor contracts and purchase agreements Preparing and assessing RFIs or RFPs requiring Management Committee approval Reviewing purchase agreements and contracts for compliance to firm policy and standards Reviewing, evaluating, and approving specifications for issuing and awarding bids Developing and employing purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures Participating in the development of purchasing workflows and the implementation and administration of a purchasing system to support the firm's procurement function Participating in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials Collaborating with other functional groups and coordinating personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment and supplies Maintaining supplier relationships through regular account reviews Resolving vendor or contractor grievances and disputes Inventory management and control (including mobile devices, promotional supplies, marketing collateral) Providing logistical and inventory support to the national equipment and leasehold leasing programs Preparing , analyzing and maintaining reports and databases regarding activity and the spend on goods and services, merchandise costs, inventory, pricing and allocations Monitoring budgets and spend where applicable Information gathering and compilation through surveys and market research Arranging for disposal of surplus or obsolete materials, and providing standards for the proper storage and destruction of the firm's files and records and management and maintenance of the Grant Thornton Store and e-Site Providing oversight and administration of the firm's procurement card program Conducting business and negotiations with high level of ethical sensitivity and awareness
Our unique culture: Clients tell us that they do business with Grant Thornton because of the quality of our people. We have a talented, intellectually curious team and a unique culture that we work hard to preserve. We want you to achieve your full potential and are aware that our success as an organization depends on each of our people building strong and challenging careers that they can be proud of. Using our values as our guide, we empower our people to make a difference in every interaction with one another, with clients, and in the communities in which we work and live. The qualifications, skills and attributes required for this position include:
University or college graduate with business administration degree or diploma A minimum 5 years of experience working in a corporate business environment Intermediate or advanced knowledge of MS office Working knowledge of purchasing and supply chain management Knowledge of contract administration and/or contract law Experience preparing high quality reports and schedules Strong ability to manage priorities and multiple tasks at a high level while consistently meeting deadlines in a dynamic and energetic work environment Excellent negotiation, reasoning and analytical skills Exemplary organizational and time management skills Active listener and client-focused in service delivery Ability to communicate with clarity and persuasiveness ( written and verbal) Demonstrated business acumen and sound judgment
The application process: We invite you to experience our unique culture and become a valued member of our team. Please begin by completing and submitting, in confidence, an on-line application via our careers website located at:Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Arca24.com
Salary period: Annual
We are Grant Thornton Grant Thornton LLP is a leading accounting and advisory firm providing audit, tax and advisory services across Canada and globally as a member firm of Grant Thornton International. Together with Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton we enjoy an enviable position in the marketplace as the fifth largest national firm in the country and a clear leader in the privately held business space. Our vision is to create sustainable advantage for our clients, our people, and the communities in which we work and live. We believe that what we do matters, and we strive to make a difference every day, individually and collectively. Our brand is synonymous with trust. We are privileged to work with some of Canada's most successful private and public organizations; and we are very proud to have been recognized by the Great Place to Work Institute as one of Canada's Best Workplaces for the last seven consecutive years. We are successfully executing an ambitious strategy to establish a distinctive leadership brand in each of the markets in which we operate. It's a very exciting time for our firm - we have the resources to compete, and the culture to differentiate. Reporting to the Director of Treasury and Partner Services, the Procurement and Distribution Manager is responsible for the procurement of goods and services, and the distribution of supplies and materials where required. The incumbent for this position will be an active and participating member of the National Office Administration Team, and Grant Thornton International Procurement Committee, and will possess the skills of a proficient business analyst, effective negotiator and results-oriented project manager, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with our firm's business units when implementing national supplier contracts and programs. The key duties and responsibilities for this position include:
Sourcing, negotiating and monitoring vendor contracts and purchase agreements Preparing and assessing RFIs or RFPs requiring Management Committee approval Reviewing purchase agreements and contracts for compliance to firm policy and standards Reviewing, evaluating, and approving specifications for issuing and awarding bids Developing and employing purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures Participating in the development of purchasing workflows and the implementation and administration of a purchasing system to support the firm's procurement function Participating in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials Collaborating with other functional groups and coordinating personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment and supplies Maintaining supplier relationships through regular account reviews Resolving vendor or contractor grievances and disputes Inventory management and control (including mobile devices, promotional supplies, marketing collateral) Providing logistical and inventory support to the national equipment and leasehold leasing programs Preparing , analyzing and maintaining reports and databases regarding activity and the spend on goods and services, merchandise costs, inventory, pricing and allocations Monitoring budgets and spend where applicable Information gathering and compilation through surveys and market research Arranging for disposal of surplus or obsolete materials, and providing standards for the proper storage and destruction of the firm's files and records and management and maintenance of the Grant Thornton Store and e-Site Providing oversight and administration of the firm's procurement card program Conducting business and negotiations with high level of ethical sensitivity and awareness
Our unique culture: Clients tell us that they do business with Grant Thornton because of the quality of our people. We have a talented, intellectually curious team and a unique culture that we work hard to preserve. We want you to achieve your full potential and are aware that our success as an organization depends on each of our people building strong and challenging careers that they can be proud of. Using our values as our guide, we empower our people to make a difference in every interaction with one another, with clients, and in the communities in which we work and live. The qualifications, skills and attributes required for this position include:
University or college graduate with business administration degree or diploma A minimum 5 years of experience working in a corporate business environment Intermediate or advanced knowledge of MS office Working knowledge of purchasing and supply chain management Knowledge of contract administration and/or contract law Experience preparing high quality reports and schedules Strong ability to manage priorities and multiple tasks at a high level while consistently meeting deadlines in a dynamic and energetic work environment Excellent negotiation, reasoning and analytical skills Exemplary organizational and time management skills Active listener and client-focused in service delivery Ability to communicate with clarity and persuasiveness ( written and verbal) Demonstrated business acumen and sound judgment
The application process: We invite you to experience our unique culture and become a valued member of our team. Please begin by completing and submitting, in confidence, an on-line application via our careers website located at:Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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