Manager of Purchasing - NEW ROLE

Fort Garry Industries is Canada's most trusted truck and trailer parts, sales and service provider. The Fort Garry Industries group of companies has over 500 employees with locations across Canada.

With over 100 years of service under our belt, Fort Garry Industries is always expanding and looking for talented and motivated people to join our team and help with our continued success!

Fort Garry Industries has an exciting opportunity for a Manager of Purchasing to join our growing team at our Corporate Office in Winnipeg.

This new role at Fort Garry Industries will work closely with the Director of Supply Chain to oversee and manage a team of buyers across Canada, implement purchasing strategies, and form strong relationships with our vendors and suppliers.

What You Will Do

• Manage a team of 5 buyers in Winnipeg and western Canada
• Coordinate with managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs
• Identify and manage seasonality of product mix
• Track key functional metrics to maximize fill rate, reduce expenses, and improve effectiveness 
• Analyze demand patterns, implement strategies secure special pricing to maintain stock levels
• Identify and manage seasonality in product mix
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks through issue resolution and performance evaluation 
• Uphold and embody FGI Customer Service Standards and Core Values with customers, colleagues and stakeholders
• Champion FGI's safety culture by performing all duties within established procedures and practices
• Execute purchasing and inventory strategies for heavy-duty parts 
• Other duties as assigned. 

What We Require:

• Degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in a management role combined with a minimum 2 years in a purchasing role with the demonstrated ability to manage 50k plus in SKU's
• Experience in aftermarket parts or distribution preferred
• Familiarity with Epicor Prophet 21 or ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite is an asset
• Excellent customer service skills – dedicated to exceeding the expectations of internal and external customers.
• Strong written and verbal skills – ability to write and speak succinctly with customers and colleagues.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data manipulation and reporting
• Strong critical thinking, planning, organization and attention to detail
• Solid judgement and decision-making skills
• Familiarity with vendor management, inventory management and market dynamics 

What We Offer:

• A Highly Competitive Wage – eligible for a yearly bonus
• Dental/Vision Benefits
• Health Spending Account
• Sick Pay Allowance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Investment Opportunities
• Continuous Learning Environment
• Casual Dress Code
• Fun and Supportive Work Environment

Fort Garry Industries welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Fort Garry Industries is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. It is our goal to achieve a workforce that is reflective of the citizens we serve. Employment Equity promotes the principles of fairness, merit and equitable employment representation. Fort Garry Industries values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of equality isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing.

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