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Purchaser-Trader Coordinator-Agricultural
Manpower is a Fortune 500 company, with a worldwide network of 4,400 offices around the globe and 32 offices in Canada. As a world leader in the employment industry, we have been named Americas Most Admired Staffing Company by Fortune Magazine for four consecutive years.
Our client has an IMMEDIATE opportunity for Purchaser-Trader Coordinator. Be part of a growing Exporter Innovator in the Agricultural Industry. This position will be based in Saskatoon SK. Responsibilities for the Purchaser-Trader Coordinator are to purchase and trade flax seeds.Maintain and enhance the trust and partnership with existing key customers. Focus on growth and development . Assume accountability for Profit and Loss for procurement. Understand customer needs to create value added solutions.
Experience/Qualifications:
10+ years leading the purchasing function in a complex, preferably agricultural supply, process and trade of Flax seeds.
Experience and ability to develop key accounts and negotiate/communicate effectively
Accomplished negotiator with deep experience
Knowledge in the Ag/Food industry is highly preferred.
Polished presentation and communication skills
Business financial management acumen (ability to understand the cost drivers for each product/process and identify Best Business Practice/benchmark performance)
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Trading-Exporting required; advanced degree welcomed
Strong working knowledge of CGC preferred
APICS certification welcomed
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Membership in the Canadian Institute of Public Purchasing
- Membership in a provincial purchasing management association
Type of Purchasing Experience
- Raw materials
Additional Skills
- Know and use computer hardware and software
Specific Skills
- Review quotations
- Monitor progress of delivery schedules
- Invite tenders
- Establish delivery schedules
- Determine contract terms and conditions
- Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
- Consult with suppliers
- Award contracts or recommend contract awards
- Assess requirements of establishment
Work Setting
- Private sector
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