Job Description

Liebherr Canada is seeking a strategic, change ready leader to transition our Procurement Department to industry best practices and standards.

The Procurement Manager will have a focus on strategic initiatives, indirect spend and collaborating with various stake holders to drive operational change and improvements to procurement practices and systems across Liebherr Canada. The successful incumbent will thrive with a collaborative leadership style and ultimately be responsible for the collective success and development of the newly centralized procurement team.

*Please note this position is primarily office based in Burlington ON*

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and implement new or improved procurement policies & procedures for Liebherr Canada, including Implementation, management and maintenance of eProcurement system
• Over-see vendor management; including documentation, pricing and managing vendor-specific issues and / or challenges
• Creation and management of controls for overhead and fixed asset spending
• Ensure maximization of PO-based purchasing
• Involvement with contract and pricing negotiation with key vendors
• Responsible for overall management, growth & development of centralized Procurement team
• Audit of internal processes to ensure effectiveness and determine efficiencies
• Fleet, tooling and machine freight related spend reduction and controls
• Full cycle fleet management from acquisition, maintenance and improvements to disposal
• Fixed asset investment budgeting, approvals, maintenance of documentation and data in line with Liebherr International standards
• Oversite of Employee Fitness Subsidy program
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• 8-10 years experience required in Procurement Management (with direct reports), like industry in heavy equipment or construction experience considered an asset
• Demonstrated experience in change management and people development is required
• Diploma/Certification with a post secondary institution with Finance, Business or Accounting focus strongly preferred. SCMP Designation considered a strong asset
• Must be well versed in segment management, strategic sourcing, procurement negotiations, cost management contract management
• Exceptional communication & presentation skills (verbal and written) with experience communicating to various levels of stake holders, including executive level
• Highly Computer literate, with experience using Microsoft Office applications (specifically Excel including Power Pivot), Power Business Intelligence, SQL
• Bilingual (French/English) considered an asset
• Limited/occasional travel may be required

Our Offer

• Competitive wages (premiums & allowances for select roles*)
• International training opportunities
• Challenging work opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits and employer paid premiums from day one
• Paid vacation & health and wellness days
• Generous employer RRSP matching
• And much more!

Liebherr Canada Ltd. is committed to provide a diverse, inclusive, safe and dignified work environment for all employees, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other aspect of their identity.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Gauss at: jessica.gauss@liebherr.com.

Liebherr - One Passion. Many Opportunities.

The company

The Liebherr Group has represented leading-edge technical products and services for 70 years and proudly services our Canadian customers directly since 1973. Liebherr- Canada Ltd.has nine branch locations across Canada providing sales, service and product support for equipment in the construction, mining, material handling, crane, aerospace, transportation, and refrigeration industries.

Location

Liebherr-Canada Ltd.

1015 Sutton Drive

L7L 5Z8 Burlington, ON

Canada (CA)

Contact

Jessica Gauss

jessica.gauss@liebherr.com