Technology – Materials Manager – Toronto

Technology – Materials Manager – Toronto About the Company Our client is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high quality electronic sub-systems. Recognized for their innovative designs, superior quality and performance, our client’s full range of technologies are utilized by leading companies to cover a wide range of markets and serve a multitude of industries and applications, including telecommunications, network systems, network infrastructure equipment, servers, computers, peripherals, industrial automation systems, medical electronics systems, and test and measurement equipment. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, our client has a global reach with product development, sales, and support offices in several countries around the world. From these offices, they boast the facilities and resources to support its multinational customers from product design through volume production. Scope of Position Reporting to the head of operations, the Materials Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the organization’s purchasing and materials strategy, planning, and execution capabilities are aligned to the strategy of the business. Functional Tasks Drive/implement materials process improvements to support business goals with emphasis on supplier management, supplier improvement, deflation, inventory management, and continuity of supply to support the manufacturing floor. Manage system integrity – MRP and inventory accuracy. Drive deflation and overall cost reduction for direct and indirect materials. Drive supplier quality, delivery, and inventory metrics. Standardize company payment terms with suppliers. Lead supplier selection, development, and strategic supplier management, ensuring adherence to the supplier qualification process. Develop and lead negotiation strategies with suppliers and establish contractual agreements. Provide cross-functional materials and sourcing expertise and leadership across manufacturing, sales, and engineering teams. Oversee professional development and team building of purchasing, planning, and receiving teams. Competency Profile The following competencies define the role of Materials Manager: Leading Change: Recognizes when change is necessary and champions new initiatives. Develops effective action plans to implement change and monitors results. Boundary-Spanning: Establishes necessary support networks and cross-functional relationships through rapport building. Customer/Client Orientation: Strives to provide customers/clients with personalized and efficient service. Initiative: Proactive and takes responsibility for actions. Problem Solving: Identifies core problems and develops alternatives. Team Skills: Fosters collaboration among team members. Influence: Articulates arguments persuasively and mobilizes people into action. Results Orientation: Focuses on achieving agreed-upon outcomes and drives issues to closure. Preferred Experience / Education BS or BA degree in Business or technical discipline. APICS or CPM Certification. 5+ years of electronics manufacturing or related experience. Process knowledge of manufacturing functions including order fulfillment, shipping, and inventory control. Strong strategic, interpersonal, computer, and analytical skills. Demonstrated leadership and management skills. Computer literate with knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and the internet. Ability to drive results in a technical environment. China outsourcing experience is a definite asset. #J-18808-Ljbffr