About us A.R. Thomson Group was established in 1967 as a regional manufacturer and distributor of gaskets and other fluid containment products. We are family-owned and operated and have expanded our presence across Canada to meet increased demand for these products in oil and gas production, petrochemical, oil refining, and pulp & paper industries. Our mission is \xe2\x80\x9cTo be a valued provider of cost-effective solutions for fluid containment and control, through consultation, training, and policy of continuous improvement in quality, technology, and work processes. To have our customers place a high value on our service and view us as an important ally in their business. General Accountability: Lead the procurement team and work collaboratively with Product Managers, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Accounting, and other cross-functional departments to ensure all procurement activities align with ARTG\xe2\x80\x99s business needs. Continuously identify opportunities to diversify the catalogue of suppliers, cost reduction, and on-time delivery to maximize the value of the business to all stakeholders. Manage our inventories and optimize min/max levels among the various locations to ensure production lead times are met and deliveries are on time. Execute vendor management and communicate our requirements, product specifications, and business standards to all our suppliers. Purchasing Roles & Responsibilities: 1. Manage and lead the procurement team ensuring conformance of policies & procedures, goals, and KPIs. Coach, mentor, and detect opportunities for training as needed 2. Plan and execute an efficient end-to-end purchasing cycle in a timely manner 3. Manage supplier\xe2\x80\x99s evaluation & qualifications system, and quality compliance, in coordination with Product Managers 4. Continuously monitor government rules, tariffs, duties, and international trade management 5. Performs negotiations and maintains service contracts for all productions site and raw materials for cost savings 6. Manage all supplier contracts/agreements ensuring compliance with all legal aspects to reduce risks and liabilities 7. Reduce/eliminate the risk of shortage creating redundancy in the supply chain of purchased materials 8. Continuously analyzes, identify, document, and perform cost reduction projects. Track cost savings year over year 9. Identify opportunities for improvement in every step of the purchasing process 10. Keep track of the incoming material delivery schedule and updated communication with Operations and Sales about on-time delivery 11. Ensure the full use of the company ERP System and any other information system and/or resources available 12. Provide regular reporting of procurement KPIs to senior leadership Inventory Management Roles & Responsibilities: 1. Plan and execute inventory management initiatives to control and ensure the inventory is organized, identified, and accurate physically vs books, including but not limited to monthly inventory count and cycle counting 2. Optimize inventory levels of raw materials, packaging, finished goods, WIP, MROs, etc., and plant consumables 3. Keep the optimum level of finished product inventory according to sales forecasts and/or customer agreements 4. Minimize the investment in inventory ensuring the optimum flow of materials into manufacturing Health & Safety Commitment: All employees are responsible to work in a manner that safeguards themselves, their co-workers, and other persons not engaged in the work but present on our site and the environment. Employees have three basic rights which are protected by law: (1) the Right to Know what hazards are present at their worksite; (2) the Right to Participate in keeping their worksite healthy and safe, and (3) the Right to Refuse work that they believe to be dangerous to themselves or others. Our 3 fundamental principles within the ARTG safety program are (1) Commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace; (2) Compliance with Company Health & Safety requirements and OHS legislation; (3) Accountability for employees\xe2\x80\x99 Health & Safety responsibilities to themselves and others. Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience in procurement and Inventory Management with 5+ years in a leadership role
• Logistics and international trade experience
• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain or Business or Operations and/or SCMP or CPIM, ASCM designations (or Canadian equivalent)
• Leadership and top-notch team management skills to lead a group of procurement professionals
• Well-developed planning, and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented, flexible, and highly motivated with a strong work ethic
• Effective time-management and organizational skills
• Strong negotiation skills and an ability to build long-term relationships with vendors in the industry
• Strong strategic, continuous improvement mindset
• Fluent in English

Job Type: Full-time Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: One location