Purchasing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Driverge Vehicle Innovations is the country’s leading builder of commercial shuttles, wheelchair accessible vans, transporters, and small busses. Recognized as industry experts, our builds service vehicle conversions for Healthcare, Fleet Services, Personal & Medical Aid customers. In addition, we provide innovative solutions for clients across North America with camper vans for travel and recreation.

Driverge Vehicle Innovations, is seeking a Purchasing Manager. We provide a great work life balance with regular business hours so you can be home spending time with family or doing what you love most! If you love the auto industry and working with cars this job is for you!

Purchasing Manager Responsibilities:

• Guarantee the company is getting the best value for the cost while procuring goods and services from vendors and distributors.
• Negotiate contracts and deals with sellers to promote maximum cost-savings in the sourcing and supply chain management system.
• Devise and execute procurement strategies that benefit the business in the best way.
• Adhere to applicable legal frameworks and regulations while striking deals with distributors and vendors.

Essential Job Functions and Duties:

• Direct the purchasing of direct and indirect material to support all production plants (Currently three locations).
• Manage the total cost of ownership for materials by analyzing, identifying cost-savings opportunities and implementing strategies to optimize procurement costs
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration, and resolving any issues that may arise.
• Overseeing the entire procurement process, from sourcing to delivery, to ensure a smooth and efficient supply chain.
• Review components issued to work orders for accuracy.
• Identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers to meet the company's needs while considering quality, cost, and delivery timelines.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and an ability to deal with complex and conditional situations.
• Identifying potential risks in the supply chain and developing mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions.
• Development of new suppliers to support product expansion.
• Mentor and develop buyers at production plants.
• Comply with Driverge’s Core Values (LOVE IT).

Position Qualifications and Entrance Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• 5 years’ experience in buying.
• 2 years’ supervisory experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing ERP. Rootstock experience a plus.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Solid verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Good energy and a positive attitude.
• Use of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel required.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Candidates must successfully complete criminal and motor vehicle background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Ability to travel up to 15% of time.
• Able to function capably in an office environment using standard equipment (telephones, fax machines, computers, copiers, etc.).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Occasional lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to complete office-related physical activities (walking, standing, talking, hearing, pushing, reaching, seeing, stooping/crouching, smelling, depth perception, identifying colors) as needed.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to produce.
• Participate in required company safety programs, trainings and PPE guidelines.